unwavering

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj

Not wavering.
Always on course and steady.
Not doubting or unsure; decisive, firm, resolute.

Pronunciation

/(ˌ)ʌnˈweɪvəɹɪŋ/ /(ˌ)ʌnˈweɪvɹɪŋ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-unwavering.wav /ˌənˈweɪvəɹɪŋ/ /ˌənˈweɪvɹɪŋ/ En-us-unwavering.ogg

Word forms

unwavering more unwavering most unwavering

Etymology

From un- (prefix meaning ‘not’) + wavering (“being in doubt, indecisive”).

Synonyms

constant nonwavering staunch steadfast strong-handed tough-minded unshakable unshaking certain sure assured clear confident definite doubtless positive sicker unambiguous unequivocal univocal unwavering wis

Antonyms

wavering indecisive in two minds irresolute of two minds uncertain undecided vacillating

Related words

nonwavering waver waverer wavering

Derived words

unwaveringly unwaveringness

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