Steadiness

//ˈstɛdinəs// noun

noun ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The state of being steady. uncountable, usually

    "He brimmed with deep feeling as he replied in a steady voice, the steadiness of which was spoilt by the palpableness of his great effort to keep it so:— […]"

  2. 2
    the quality of being steady — regular and unvarying wordnet
  3. 3
    The degree of stability. uncountable, usually
  4. 4
    the quality of being steady or securely and immovably fixed in place wordnet
  5. 5
    freedom from wavering or indecision; constancy of resolve or conduct wordnet

Synonyms

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abnegationabstinenceaccordanceaplombapplicationassiduity

Example

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"If my mortal sight is closed to objects present with me, it may be so that I can look with more steadiness into future events."

Etymology

From steady + -ness.

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