steadfastly
断固として
解説 Definition
一途に、つまりひとすじに、一つの目標や信念に向かって変わらずに進むことを意味します。揺るがぬ決意や忠実さを示します。
Steadfastly means in a loyal, steady, and determined way, without giving up or changing easily. It is often used for continued support, effort, or belief over time. The word emphasizes consistency as well as strength.
覚え方のコツ Memory Tip
この「断固として」は、steadfastly の「しっかりと」という安定の意味とは別に、考えや方針を変えずに貫く場面で覚えます。steadfast は「立場に固く留まる」感じなので、fast は「速い」ではなく「固定された」の側。steadfastly refuse, steadfastly oppose, steadfastly maintain のように、反対・拒否・主張を曲げない文脈で出ると「断固として」と読みやすくなります。
Think of `steady` and `stand` inside the feeling of this word: staying firm and not moving. `Steadfastly` suggests strength over time, not just one strong moment. It often goes with ideas like `remain steadfastly committed` or `steadfastly support`.
例文
He worked steadfastly toward his goal despite obstacles.
彼は障害にもかかわらず、目標に向かって一途に働きました。
She remained steadfastly loyal to her principles.
彼女は自分の原則に一途に忠実なままでした。
The organization steadfastly pursued its mission for justice.
その組織は正義の使命を一途に追求しました。
steadfastly の語源・成り立ち Etymology
steadfastly は steadfast＋-ly。stead は古英語 stede「場所・立場」、fast は古英語 fæst「固い」、-ly は副詞語尾で、「立場に固く立つように」が「断固として」へつながりました。related words は homestead, fasten。
Steadfastly comes from steadfast plus -ly. Steadfast joins Old English stead, meaning "place" or "position," with fast, meaning "firm" or "fixed." Related words include homestead and fasten, and the original sense of "standing firmly in one place" became the idea of acting with firm loyalty or determination.
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