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.
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Steadiness
/ˈstɛdinəs/
Synonyms for "steadiness" (199 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (40)
Noun(12 words)
firmnessbalance in motionbe stablecalmnesschemical stabilitycollectednesscomposureconsistencyconstancyconstant levelconstantnesscontinuities
Adjective(9 words)
balanced statebehavioral stabilitybehavioural stabilitycalm demeanorcalm energy levelcalm vigorconsistent performanceconsistent timingconsistent views
Strong matches (60)
continuitycontrolcoolcorrespondencedensitydiligencedispassiondullnessdurabilityenduranceequanimityequilibriumevennessfidelityfullnessgentlenesshappy mediumhomeostasishomogeneityimpartiality
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Noun(17 words)
continuity of learningdefinition of continuitydependabilityequilibriumequilibrium conditionsfixityhand steadinesshigh behavioral stabilityhold steadyidea stabilityinvariablenesslevel of regularitylevelheadednessmental vigormore chemically stablemore continuousmore fixed
Adjective(8 words)
corporate stabilitydaily stabilitydutch tranquilliteiteconomic stabilitygreat patiencehabitual consistencyimbalanced forcelow fragility
Verb(3 words)
hold constantkeep the samemaintain continuity
Related words (99)
Adjective(5 words)
natural demeanorphysical stabilitiespostural balancerobotic stabilitystable state
nerveneutralitynoninterruptionnonviolenceobstinacypacifismpatiencepermanenceperpetuitypersistencepertinacityplenitudeploddingpluggingpreoccupationprudencepulsationpunctualityrapidityregularity
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relentlessnessrepetitionreposeresolutionrestraintrigiditysang-froidsecurityself-controlself-denialself-restraintserenitysobrietysoliditysoundnessstaccatostaminastaying powersteady statestoicismstrengthstubbornnesssturdinessstutteringsubstancesubstantialitytangibilitytattootemperancetenacitytolerancetoughnesstranquillityuniformityunityvalidityvibration
Determiner(1 words)
no change in concentration
Noun(32 words)
ongoingnessperiod of stabilitypermanencephysical stabilitypoisepoise oneselfpoise the camerapopulation stabilitypredictabilitypredictable energy deliveryregularityregularity of routinesreliabilityremain stableritual continuityself controlspace stabilitystabilitiesstabilitystability focused
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stability in evolutionstabilizingstablenesssteadfastnesssteady onsteady presencestypsissystem balancesystem stabilitytyiynvertical stabilityyear-round consistency
Verb(4 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: firmness, abnegation, abstinence, accordance, aplomb.
- Sentence evidence is available for steadiness, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, derived_reverse.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "steadiness".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "steadiness"
Keep "steadiness" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "steadiness" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "steadiness", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "steadiness" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
12 entriesMore specific
6 entriesCollocations
6 entriesemotional steadinessgreat steadinesshand steadinessphysical steadinessshow steadinesssteadiness under pressure
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
2 entriesAntonyms
1 entriesSample sentences
5 total sentences available.
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton says "steadiness" is the most important characteristic a president must have.
Source: tatoeba (11242510)
Love wants faith, and faith wants steadiness.
Source: tatoeba (12938019)
Your patience and steadiness are admirable.
Source: tatoeba (13561536)
Showing 4 of 5 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "steadiness"?
Closest matches include firmness, abnegation, abstinence, accordance, aplomb.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "steadiness"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.