Word: unwavering

Associations

'Unwavering' means not changing or not giving up. It often describes strong support or confidence in something or someone.

• Example 1: "Her unwavering support made him feel strong." (This means her support never changed, and it was very strong.)
• Example 2: "He had an unwavering belief in his dream." (He never doubted his dream.)
• Example 3: "The team's unwavering determination led them to victory." (The team did not lose hope and worked hard to win.)

A synonym for 'unwavering' is 'steadfast.' The main difference is that 'steadfast' can imply loyalty and faithfulness over time, while 'unwavering' focuses more on not changing position or opinion.

Substitution

Other words that can be used instead of 'unwavering' include:

• Firm: It means strong and not likely to change, but it may not emphasize the idea of support as much.
• Steadfast: This implies loyalty and commitment but can feel more emotional.
• Resolute: This leans more toward being determined and strong in purpose rather than just not changing.

Deconstruction

The root of 'unwavering' is 'waver,' which means to shake or hesitate. The prefix 'un-' means not, and the suffix '-ing' shows that it is an ongoing action or state. So, 'unwavering' literally means not wavering or not hesitating.

The word comes from Middle English and relates to how people express certainty or commitment.

Inquiry

• Can you think of a time when you felt unwavering about something? What was it?
• How can unwavering support change outcomes in difficult situations?
• In what areas of your life do you think it’s important to be unwavering? Why?