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steady

[sted-ee] / ˈstɛd i /
ADJECTIVE
stable, fixed
Synonyms
STRONGEST
constant durable regular reliable safe solid substantial
STRONG
abiding enduring even firm immovable patterned set stabile uniform
WEAK
brick-wall certain changeless equable never-failing set in stone solid as a rock steadfast steady-going sure unchangeable unchanging unfaltering unfluctuating unqualified unquestioning unshaken unvarying unwavering
Antonyms
STRONGEST
irregular undependable unreliable unsteady untrustworthy vulnerable
STRONG
different flexible indefinite movable moving soft unfixed
WEAK
broken discontinuous imbalanced intermittent unfaithful unstable weak wobbly
ADJECTIVE
continuing
Synonyms
STRONGEST
consistent constant continuous incessant persistent regular stable unbroken uninterrupted
STRONG
confirmed even faithful nonstop stabile uniform
WEAK
bit-by-bit ceaseless equable eternal habitual never-ending rhythmic steady-going unfaltering unfluctuating unremitting unvarying unwavering
Antonyms
STRONGEST
broken ceasing discontinuous ending inconsistent inconstant intermittent interrupted irregular stopping unstable unsteady varying
STRONG
different
WEAK
imbalanced unfaithful unfixed untrustworthy weak wobbly
ADJECTIVE
balanced, faithful in mind
Synonyms
STRONGEST
calm constant dependable fast intense reliable resolute
STRONG
cool liege poised reserved sedate settled sober staunch
WEAK
allegiant ardent equable imperturbable levelheaded loyal self-possessed sensible serene serious-minded single-minded staid steadfast unswerving unwavering wholehearted
Antonyms
STRONGEST
irresponsible unreliable unsteady untrustworthy
STRONG
agitated excited friendly upset
WEAK
broken discontinuous imbalanced intermittent unfaithful unfixed unstable weak wobbly

Example Sentences

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What came next was not steady at all.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

His rise has been steady, but the actor’s life is an uncertain one.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

As Rangers churned through managers, Tavernier remained a steady, talented and significant constant.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

March but fell slightly in the U.K. and remained steady in Europe, according to a Deutsche Bank survey.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Renata held the steering wheel steady and closed her eyes.

From "Wolfie & Fly" by Cary Fagan

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