Unswerving: meaning, definitions and examples
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unswerving
[ ʌnˈswɜːvɪŋ ]
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.
direction
not changing or deviating from a course or direction
Synonyms
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
Word origin
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.