unwavering

/ʌnˈweɪvərɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · [ənwˈevɚɪŋ] /ʌnˈweɪvərɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · [ənwˈevɚɪŋ] /ˌən-ˈwāv-riŋ How to pronounce unwavering (audio) -ˈwā-və-riŋ/ (ame, mw)

unwavering — adjective

  • unwaveringpositive
  • more unwaveringcomparative
  • most unwaveringsuperlative

1. keeping your eyes or attention fixed on one thing, without looking away even for

1.形容詞C1
釋義

keeping your eyes or attention fixed on one thing, without looking away even for a moment.

例句

Hugo kept an unwavering gaze on the rope bridge ahead.

collocation: unwavering gaze

During the speech, Élise's unwavering gaze never left the judge.

pattern: unwavering gaze never left + noun

同義詞
  • fixed

    focuses on eyes that stay in one position

  • steady

    can describe a controlled look, but is less intense

  • intent

    emphasises strong concentration more than stillness

反義詞
  • shifting

    describes eyes that move from place to place

  • wandering

    suggests attention that does not stay fixed

文法句型

unwavering gaze

unwavering eyes on + noun

用法筆記

Usually describes gaze, eyes, look, or stare. This sense is about visual attention, not inner belief or support.

2. staying firm in your support, belief, or purpose, without losing strength when t

2.形容詞C1
釋義

staying firm in your support, belief, or purpose, without losing strength when things are difficult.

例句

Sade showed unwavering support when her sister opened a small bakery.

collocation: unwavering support

Sivan's unwavering belief in the plan kept the team hopeful.

collocation: unwavering belief in

同義詞
  • steadfast

    very close in meaning, often slightly more formal

  • firm

    shorter and broader, but less emphatic

  • resolute

    stresses determined action and decision-making

反義詞
  • wavering

    describes support or belief that weakens or changes

  • hesitant

    suggests uncertainty before acting or choosing

文法句型

unwavering support

remain unwavering in + noun

用法筆記

Common with nouns like support, belief, loyalty, commitment, and determination. Distinguish from sense 1 (FIXED EYES), which is only about where someone keeps looking.

常見錯誤

❌She is unwavering to her friend.
✅She is unwavering in her support for her friend.
💡This sense usually appears with a noun such as support or belief, often after 'in'.