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Steady

🔄 Synonyms of "Steady"

30 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
steadfastFirmly loyal or constant; unswerving.
secureverbFree from attack or danger; protected.
unwaveringNot doubting or unsure; decisive, firm, resolute.
calmverb(of a person) Peaceful, quiet, especially free from anger and anxiety.
levelnounThe same height at all places; parallel to a flat ground.
firmnoun(UK, business) A business partnership; the name under which it trades.
constantnounUnchanged through time or space; permanent.
evenverbEqual in proportion, quantity, size, etc.
regularnoun(chiefly US) Having the expected characteristics or appearances; normal, ordinary, standard.
bracenounA curved instrument or handle of iron or wood, for holding and turning bits, etc.; a bitstock.
sure(modal) Without doubt, certainly.
frequentverbDone or occurring often; common.
unfalteringWithout faltering, continuous, steadfast.
sweetheartnounA person very much liked or loved by someone, especially when both partners are young.
dependablenounA reliable person or thing.
steadilyIn a steady manner; with a steady progression.
becalmverb(transitive, nautical) To deprive (a ship) of wind, so that it cannot move (usually in passive).
stablenounA building, wing or dependency set apart and adapted for lodging and feeding (and training) ungulates, especially horses.
invariablenounNot variable; unalterable; uniform; always having the same value.
fixedUnable to move; unmovable.
sweetienoun(often as a term of address) A person who is much loved.
invariantnounNot varying; constant.
surefootedConfident and capable.
unshakableNot able to be shaken; firm, solid
unvaryingPersistent, constant, changeless.

↔️ Antonyms of "Steady"

Words with the opposite meaning.

WordDefinition
unsteadyverbNot held firmly in position; physically unstable.
falteringlyIn a faltering manner; hesitantly, making pauses
unsteadilyIn an unsteady manner, so as to shake or falter.
uncertainlyIn an uncertain manner.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Steady"

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WordDefinition
steady-goingOf steady habits or action.
steadfastFirmly loyal or constant; unswerving.
resoluteFirm, unyielding, determined.
rock-steadyConsistent and dependable in one's behaviour or performance.
sureCertain in one's knowledge or belief.
secureFree from attack or danger; protected.
frequentDone or occurring often; common.
becalmverb(transitive, nautical) To deprive (a ship) of wind, so that it cannot move (usually in passive).
calmnoun(of a person) Peaceful, quiet, especially free from anger and anxiety.
dependableAble, or easily able to be depended on.
evenEqual in proportion, quantity, size, etc.
invariableNot variable; unalterable; uniform; always having the same value.
constantUnchanged through time or space; permanent.
invariantNot varying; constant.
unvaryingPersistent, constant, changeless.
fixedUnable to move; unmovable.
changelessunchanging
unwaveringNot doubting or unsure; decisive, firm, resolute.
unfalteringWithout faltering, continuous, steadfast.
unshakableNot able to be shaken; firm, solid

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