unstedefast

Middle English

Alternative forms

unstedfast, un-stedfast, unstedefaste, unstedeffaste, unsteffast, unsteffaste, unstidfast, unstidefast, unstidefaste, unstudefast, un-studfast
(Kent) unstedevast, unstedevest

Etymology

Inherited from Old English unstedefæst; equivalent to un- +‎ stedefast.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /unˈstɛːd(ə)fast/, /unˈstɛd(ə)fast/

Adjective

unstedefast

Lacking strength or belief; unsteadfast, unfaithful, indecisive.
Lacking consistency; inconstant, mutable, changeable, impermanent.
Lacking permanence; temporary, impermanent, passing.
(rare) Swaying, tottering; lacking stillness.

Derived terms

unstedefastnesse

Descendants

English: unsteadfast

References

“unsted-fast, n.”, in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007.

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