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Steadfast vs Relentless - What's the difference?

steadfast | relentless |

As adjectives the difference between steadfast and relentless

is that steadfast is fixed or unchanging; steady while relentless is unrelenting or unyielding in severity.

steadfast

English

Alternative forms

* stedfast (obsolete)

Adjective

(en-adj)
  • Fixed or unchanging; steady.
  • Firmly loyal or constant; unswerving.

    • Derived terms

    * steadfastly * steadfastness

    relentless

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Unrelenting or unyielding in severity
  • Unremitting, steady and persistent

    • Derived terms

    * relentlessness