Undeviating: meaning, definitions and examples

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undeviating

 

[ ˌʌndɪˈveɪtɪŋ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

in behavior

Not deviating or turning aside; constant.

Synonyms

inflexible, unswerving, unwavering

Examples of usage

  • Her undeviating commitment to her goals is truly admirable.
  • The undeviating support from his family helped him overcome all obstacles.
Context #2 | Adjective

in belief

Firm and constant in one's beliefs or opinions.

Synonyms

steadfast, unflinching, unyielding

Examples of usage

  • His undeviating faith in humanity never wavered.
  • She remained undeviating in her support for the cause.

Translations

Translations of the word "undeviating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inflexível

🇮🇳 अविचलित

🇩🇪 unbeirrbar

🇮🇩 tak tergoyahkan

🇺🇦 невідступний

🇵🇱 niezachwiany

🇯🇵 揺るがない

🇫🇷 inébranlable

🇪🇸 inflexible

🇹🇷 sarsılmaz

🇰🇷 흔들리지 않는

🇸🇦 لا يتزعزع

🇨🇿 neochvějný

🇸🇰 neochvejný

🇨🇳 坚定不移

🇸🇮 neomajen

🇮🇸 óstöðvandi

🇰🇿 берік

🇬🇪 მტკიცე

🇦🇿 sarsılmaz

🇲🇽 inflexible

Etymology

The word 'undeviating' comes from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not', and the verb 'deviate' meaning 'to depart from an established course'. The combination of these elements gives rise to the meaning of 'not turning aside' or 'constant'. The word has been in use since the 18th century and has been a popular choice for describing unwavering behavior or beliefs.

See also: deviant, deviating, deviation, deviations.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,475 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.