Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun Steady character, quality, or condition.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun The quality or state of being steady.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- noun the state of being
steady - noun the degree of
stability
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun freedom from wavering or indecision; constancy of resolve or conduct
- noun the quality of being steady--regular and unvarying
- noun the quality of being steady or securely and immovably fixed in place
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Examples
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It is possible, that I may be more unhappy from the due observation of the good doctor's general precept, than were I to yield the point; since what I call steadiness is deemed stubbornness, obstinacy, prepossession, by those who have a right to put what interpretation they please upon my conduct.
Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 1 Samuel Richardson 1725
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If, on the contrary, they are proof against expostulation, this very steadiness is an omen of success; and it becomes the duty of those who love them, to assist in smoothing the obstructions in their path.
I.10 1826
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It is possible, that I may be more unhappy from the due observation of the good doctor’s general precept, than were I to yield the point; since what I call steadiness is deemed stubbornness, obstinacy, prepossession, by those who have a right to put what interpretation they please upon my conduct.
Clarissa Harlowe 2006
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The mind boggles, just when steadiness is needed.)
Jean's Knitting Jean 2009
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The mind boggles, just when steadiness is needed.)
Archive 2009-06-01 Jean 2009
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Yet for all the craziness, Ellis 'teammates felt his steadiness was the difference.
USATODAY.com 2007
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Woolsack with the ardour, or rather steadiness, which is requisite in gentlemen who would climb to those seats of honour.
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I hope you received that mark of distinction with respect and with steadiness, which is the proper behavior of a man of fashion.
Letters to his son on The Art of Becoming a Man of the World and a Gentleman 2005
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He fingered the elkhorn bow and then recalled his steadiness and courage.
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His energy of character was doubtless due to his reckless father, but his steadiness was the result of "Uncle Davy's" counsel and example.
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