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stalwart
firmly loyal, dependable, and resolute
Synonyms
Antonyms
- fickle
- disloyal
- unreliable
stalwart in a sentence
Her stalwart allies defended the reform despite fierce public criticism.
The village depended on its stalwart volunteers during the long winter emergency.
Where it comes from
From Middle English stalworth, meaning 'strong or trustworthy.'
Memory hook
STALWART begins like 'stall war': a stalwart defender stands firm and will not retreat.