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Steadfast vs Tenacious - What's the difference?

steadfast | tenacious |

As adjectives the difference between steadfast and tenacious

is that steadfast is fixed or unchanging; steady while tenacious is clinging to an object or surface; adhesive.

steadfast

English

Alternative forms

* stedfast (obsolete)

Adjective

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

    • Derived terms

    * steadfastly * steadfastness

    tenacious

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • clinging to an object or surface; adhesive
  • unwilling to yield or give up; dogged
  • holding together; cohesive
  • having a good memory; retentive

    • Synonyms

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