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UNFALTERING
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Dictionary entry overview: What does unfaltering mean?
• UNFALTERING (adjective)
The adjective UNFALTERING has 1 sense:
1. marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
Familiarity information: UNFALTERING used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
Synonyms:
firm; steadfast; steady; stiff; unbendable; unfaltering; unshakable; unwavering
Context example:
unwavering loyalty
Similar:
resolute (firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination)
Context examples
Her gaze was unfaltering, but soft.
(The Sea-Wolf, by Jack London)
Sir Nigel alone, unconscious to all appearance of the universal panic, walked with unfaltering step up the centre of the road, a silken handkerchief in one hand and his gold comfit-box in the other.
(The White Company, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)
I spoke with a confidence she knew I did not feel, for she looked at me with that unfaltering gaze of hers and said: I have not thanked you yet for all you have done for me but— She hesitated, as if in doubt how best to word her gratitude.
(The Sea-Wolf, by Jack London)
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