UNSWERVING

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does unswerving mean? 

• UNSWERVING (adjective)
  The adjective UNSWERVING has 2 senses:

1. going directly ahead from one point to another without veering or turning aside

2. firm and dependable especially in loyalty

  Familiarity information: UNSWERVING used as an adjective is rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• UNSWERVING (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Going directly ahead from one point to another without veering or turning aside

Synonyms:

undeviating; unswerving

Context example:

a straight and narrow tree-lined road unswerving across the lowlands

Similar:

direct (direct in spatial dimensions; proceeding without deviation or interruption; straight and short)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Firm and dependable especially in loyalty

Synonyms:

staunch; steadfast; unswerving

Context example:

unswerving allegiance

Similar:

constant (steadfast in purpose or devotion or affection)

 Context examples 

But François, chuckling at the incident while unswerving in the administration of justice, brought his lash down upon Buck with all his might.

(The Call of the Wild, by Jack London)