UNSWERVING Synonyms: 127 Similar and Opposite Words

unswerving

adjective

Definition of unswerving

as in resolute

not changing or becoming weaker; always staying strong his unswerving devotion to duty She had unswerving loyalty to her best friend.

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Recent Examples of unswerving Immolation’s unswerving aesthetic means that their current output instantly conjures the pitch-black aura of their classic work. — Hank Shteamer, Rolling Stone, 26 Jan. 2022 China’s unswerving commitment to the zero-Covid policy, no matter the economic costs, means questions over the outlook will linger. — Reuters, NBC News, 17 May 2022 Jeannette Rankin, a pioneer suffragette and the nation’s first woman in Congress, is dead at 92 after a long political career marked by an unswerving aversion to war and an outspoken advocacy of the rights of women. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 20 May 2026 But while his own work is marked by coincidences and unexpected bookends, some provided by the universe and some engineered by the filmmaker, at its core, it’s defined by an unswerving faith in the boundless eccentricities and fascinating fixations of other people. — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 23 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unswerving

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unswerving

Adjective

His desire to run in behind and carry the ball at speed was most impressive against Panama, something that England can use to test more resolute defensive sides, as well as those who will leave spaces in behind to attack.

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 1 July 2026
England’s fierce attacks in the second half were thwarted by a resolute American defense and a series of saves by goalkeeper Frank Borghi.

— Tushaar Kuthiala, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 June 2026

Definition of resolute

Adjective

Tops on that list is the late Grateful Dead founder Bob Weir — who died in January at 78 — as a model for a band staying fearless and uncompromising.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
Miller is one of the badass women who have starred in the Power Universe, a franchise that does a great job of spotlighting strong and fearless female characters.

— Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 3 July 2026

Definition of fearless

Adjective

All etched into the face of a man who spent his presidency fighting to hold together a nation that seemed determined to tear itself apart.

— Chris Kenning, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Well, Ariana seems to remember, whereas Hudson is determined to just undo the breakup and pretend like none of it ever happened.

— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 2 July 2026

Definition of determined

Adjective

While this happened during my tenure as Superintendent, the hard and courageous work of the members of the Chicago Police Department should be given the credit.

— Sabrina Franza, CBS News, 1 July 2026
In another less courageous version, Carmy would simply learn to delegate and calm down rather than admit there was no healthy way forward for him at the Bear.

— Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026

Definition of courageous

Adjective

He had been dressed as a woman among the king’s daughters in order to avoid participating in the Trojan War and ultimately his fate to die a young heroic death, as opposed to a long life of obscurity.

— Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 2 July 2026
Although Bichette now plays for the Mets, his accomplishments with the Blue Jays continue to resonate throughout the city, especially after a heroic moment in last year’s Fall Classic.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of heroic

Adjective

Clearly, Americans didn’t do gallant failure, instead demanding domination over mere participation every time.

— Terry Baddoo, USA Today, 14 June 2026
Commandment was very gallant in defeat for trainer Brad Cox and looks to be on the improve after his seventh-place finish in the Kentucky Derby.

— Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 8 June 2026

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