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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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Leaders of London's pride event will be hoping news of Joell-Deshield's dismissal could help steady what has been a rocky few months for them.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

“We expect a progressive recovery in prepared foods, with volumes rebounding as capacity comes online and utilization improves, supported by steady underlying demand,” Miller said.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Economists consider gasoline to be inelastic, meaning that consumption remains mostly steady regardless of prices.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

“Overall hiring is steady, but job growth continues to favor certain industries, including health care,” Nela Richardson, ADP’s chief economist, said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

I untie the mooring ropes and hold the boat steady as everyone gets in.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.