unwavering

adjective

un·​wa·​ver·​ing ˌən-ˈwāv-riŋ How to pronounce unwavering (audio)
-ˈwā-və-riŋ
: continuing in a strong and steady way : constant, steadfast
her unwavering faith/support
an unwavering commitment to justice
unwaveringly adverb
an unwaveringly upbeat attitude

Examples of unwavering in a Sentence

an unwavering commitment to social justice
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In short, Putin’s unwavering demand in any peace settlement has been to leave Ukraine essentially defenseless. Robert Kagan, The Atlantic, 7 Mar. 2025 The constant recognition of so many people, places, and events contributes to a giddy sense of being there, in the board room where the next blockbuster happens, which bolsters the comic shenanigans captured with unwavering urgency. Ben Travers, IndieWire, 7 Mar. 2025 It is built on showing an unwavering commitment to becoming a top professional. Albana Vrioni, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025 Officials said in the District 219 release that Scott is an innovative professional with an unwavering commitment to address students’ academic, social/emotional development, and college and career readiness needs. Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unwavering

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1570, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unwavering was circa 1570

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“Unwavering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unwavering. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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