| Main Entry: | staunch |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | resolute, dependable |
Synonyms: |
allegiant, ardent, constant, faithful, fast, firm, inflexible, liege, loyal, reliable, secure, sound, stable, stalwart, steadfast, stiff, stout, strong, sure, tough, tried-and-true, true, true-blue, trustworthy, trusty |
| Notes: | stanch is a verb that means 'to stop a flow' while staunch is an adjective meaning 'steady, loyal' |
Antonyms: |
irresolute, undependable, unreliable, weak |
| Main Entry: | able-bodied |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | physically strong and capable |
Synonyms: |
firm, fit, hale, hardy, healthy, hearty, lusty, powerful, robust, staunch, stout, strapping, sturdy, vigorous |
Antonyms: |
delicate, infirm, weak |
| Main Entry: | constant |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | loyal, determined |
Synonyms: |
allegiant, attached, dependable, devoted, dogged, faithful, fast, persevering, resolute, staunch, tried-and-true, true, trustworthy, trusty, unfailing, unflagging, unshaken, unwavering |
Antonyms: |
disloyal, fickle, flagging, inconstant, undecided, undetermined, untrue, untrustworthy |
| Main Entry: | dependable |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | reliable, responsible |
Synonyms: |
always there, carrying the load, certain, constant, faithful, good as one's word, loyal, rocklike, secure, stable, staunch, steadfast, steady, sturdy, sure, to be counted on, tried, tried-and-true, true, trustworthy, trusty, unfailing |
Antonyms: |
dishonest, irresponsible, uncertain, undependable, unreliable, unsteady, unsure |
| Main Entry: | devoted |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | committed, loyal |
Synonyms: |
adherent, affectionate, ardent, behind one, caring, concerned, consecrated, constant, crazy about, dear, dedicated, devout, doting, dutiful, faithful, fervid, fond, gone on, lovesome, loving, staunch, steadfast, stuck on, thoughtful, true, true-blue, wild about, zealous |
Antonyms: |
apathetic, disloyal, inconstant, neglectful, negligent, uncommitted, unfaithful, untrustworthy |
| Main Entry: | dogged |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | determined, persistent |
Synonyms: |
adamant, bullheaded, firm, hanging tough, hard-nosed, hardheaded, indefatigable, inexorable, inflexible, insistent, mulish, obdurate, obstinate, perseverant, perseverative, persevering, pertinacious, pigheaded, relentless, resolute, rigid, single-minded, staunch, steadfast, steady, stubborn, tenacious, tough nut, unbending, unflagging, unshakable, unyielding |
Antonyms: |
indifferent, irresolute, undetermined, yielding |
| Main Entry: | faithful |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | loyal, reliable |
Synonyms: |
affectionate, allegiant, ardent, attached, behind one, circumspect, confiding, conscientious, constant, dependable, devoted, dutiful, dyed-in-the-wool, enduring, fast, firm, genuine, hard-core, honest, honorable, incorruptible, loving, obedient, on the level, patriotic, resolute, scrupulous, sincere, staunch, steadfast, steady, straight, string along with, sure, tried, tried and true, true, true-blue, trustworthy, trusty, truthful, unchanging, unswerving, unwavering, upright, veracious |
Antonyms: |
dishonest, disloyal, false, inconstant, treacherous, unfaithful, unreliable, untrue |
| Main Entry: | fast |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | fixed, immovable |
Synonyms: |
adherent, ardent, attached, close, constant, constrained, durable, faithful, fastened, firm, fortified, glued, held, impregnable, indelible, inextricable, lasting, loyal, permanent, resistant, resolute, secure, set, sound, stable, staunch, steadfast, stuck, sure, tenacious, tight, true, true blue, unwavering, wedged |
Antonyms: |
flexible, impermanent, insecure, loose, movable, unattached, unfixed |
| Main Entry: | firm |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | unalterable, definite |
Synonyms: |
abiding, adamant, bent, bound, consistent, constant, dead set on, determined, enduring, established, exact, explicit, fixed, flat, going, hang tough, inflexible, intent, never-failing, obdurate, persevering, persistent, prevailing, resolute, resolved, set, settled, specific, stable, stand pat, stated, staunch, steadfast, steady, stipulated, strict, strong, sure, tenacious, true, unbending, unchangeable, undeviating, unflinching, unqualified, unshakable, unshaken, unwavering, unyielding |
Antonyms: |
alterable, changeable, indefinite, irresolute |
| Main Entry: | gutsy |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | bold, brave |
Synonyms: |
courageous, determined, gallant, game*, indomitable, intrepid, mettlesome, plucky, resolute, spirited, spunky*, staunch, unfearful, valiant |
Antonyms: |
cowardly, fearful, timid |