Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • In an unwavering manner; steadfastly.

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  • adverb manner In an unwavering manner.
  • adverb frequency consistently, staunchly.

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • adverb with resolute determination

Etymologies

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unwavering +‎ -ly

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Examples

  • Yes, it appears some sitcom clichés remain unwaveringly intact: Penny and Leonard’s sex life is merely “fine,” a problem Sheldon promptly blurts out in front of Penny, which causes the new couple to careen into a night of forced inebriation in an attempt to get foxy in the boudoir.

    'Big Bang Theory': Sheldon is (gasp!) proven wrong | EW.com 2009

  • Tom "-- she spoke her discarded husband's name unwaveringly, smiling still --" Tom has not quite taken her at full value, though he has been -- splendid.

    Otherwise Phyllis Meredith Nicholson 1906

  • In the photo he wore a dress uniform, hair high and tight, black eyes staring unwaveringly at the camera.

    Gideon’s war Howard Gordon 2011

  • In the photo he wore a dress uniform, hair high and tight, black eyes staring unwaveringly at the camera.

    Gideon’s war Howard Gordon 2011

  • "Heroes" has lost it's ability to hold my attention unwaveringly, though.

    The Mondays: There Goes My "Heroes" 2009

  • I just want you to answer why the stimulus has not provided jobs as you unwaveringly said it would do???

    Obama: Figures show recession slowing, despite job report 2009

  • Their rifles continued to be trained unwaveringly on their two captives, although once again, their crossfire could easily take out the blond Spear and the brunette Blade.

    Crimson Wind Diana Pharaoh Francis 2011

  • “But at the same time, it is NOT ‘pointless’ to be enthusiastically, tear-jerkingly, unwaveringly ‘proud’ of the ‘land of your birth’ — to the point where people are actually STILL SURPRISED — or even scandalized — when yet another of ‘our’ scandals come to light.”

    US in Police State Top 10 2009

  • In the photo he wore a dress uniform, hair high and tight, black eyes staring unwaveringly at the camera.

    Gideon’s war Howard Gordon 2011

  • But at the same time, it is NOT “pointless” to be enthusiastically, tear-jerkingly, unwaveringly “proud” of the “land of your birth” — to the point where people are actually STILL SURPRISED — or even scandalized — when yet another of “our” scandals come to light.

    US in Police State Top 10 2009

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