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Steadfastly (adv) means In a firm and determined way; with unwavering resolve.

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In a firm and determined way; with unwavering resolve.
"She saw him shake his tall form erect, look at her strangely and steadfastly, and then, noiselessly, stealthily slip away amid the rocks and trees." — Zane Grey, The Fall of Balancing Rock (1912)
"He steadfastly refuses to go out with her."
"Hmm, yes, 'negotiations' is an interesting choice of words given that ministers have steadfastly refused to meet the unions for the past year; a clear case of industrial inaction." — Christian Wolmar, NAO report highlights lack of clarity and purpose (2024)
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Etymology

Inherited from Middle English stedefastly, stedefastliche, equivalent to steadfast plus -ly.

unwaveringly firmly firm

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What is the meaning of steadfastly?
"steadfastly" (adv) means in a firm and determined way; with unwavering resolve.
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