US /ʌnˈswɝːvɪŋ/ UK /ʌnˈswɜːvɪŋ/
adj Freq #80111

Meanings

  1. 1
    adj

    firm, constant, and dependable, especially in loyalty or purpose

    She gave the project her unswerving support through every setback.

  2. 2
    adj

    continuing in a direct course without turning aside

    The riders followed an unswerving path across the plain.

Thesaurus

Synonyms
1 adj · firm, constant, and... steadfastunwaveringresolute
2 adj · continuing in a direct... undeviatingstraightdirect
Opposites
Word family
Derived forms unswervingly
Related forms swerveconstancy

Etymology

Formed from un- ("not") + swerving. The literal idea of not turning from a course readily extended to loyalty, truthfulness, or purpose that does not waver.

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