Steadiness

Origin

Middle English stedy, from stede

• 14th Century
• Stead- Standing still, as opposed to movement; stoppage, delay.

Definitions

• 1a : direct or sure in movement : unfaltering <a steady hand>

b : firm in position : fixed <held the pole steady>

c : keeping nearly upright in a seaway <a steady ship>

• 2: showing little variation or fluctuation : stable, uniform <a steady breeze> <steady prices>
• 3a : not easily disturbed or upset <steady nerves>

b (1) : constant in feeling, principle, purpose, or attachment <steady friends> (2) : dependable

c : not given to dissipation : sober

See also

• Steadfast