Unswerving: meaning, definitions and examples

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unswerving

 

[ ʌnˈswɜːvɪŋ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

character trait

firm and determined in purpose or loyalty

Synonyms

resolute, steadfast, unwavering

Examples of usage

  • She remained unswerving in her commitment to the cause.
  • His unswerving dedication to his family was admirable.
Context #2 | Adjective

direction

not changing or deviating from a course or direction

Synonyms

direct, straight, undeviating

Examples of usage

  • The ship maintained an unswerving course towards its destination.
  • His unswerving gaze never left her face.

Translations

Translations of the word "unswerving" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inabalável

🇮🇳 अटल

🇩🇪 unerschütterlich

🇮🇩 teguh

🇺🇦 незмінний

🇵🇱 niewzruszony

🇯🇵 揺るぎない

🇫🇷 inébranlable

🇪🇸 inquebrantable

🇹🇷 sarsılmaz

🇰🇷 확고한

🇸🇦 ثابت

🇨🇿 neochvějný

🇸🇰 neochvejný

🇨🇳 坚定不移的

🇸🇮 neomajen

🇮🇸 óhagganlegur

🇰🇿 мызғымас

🇬🇪 მტკიცე

🇦🇿 sarsılmaz

🇲🇽 inquebrantable

Etymology

The word 'unswerving' originated from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the verb 'swerving' which comes from the Old English word 'swerfan' meaning 'to turn'. Over time, 'unswerving' evolved to describe something that does not turn or change direction, both in a literal and figurative sense.

See also: swerve.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,314, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.