Synonyms of steady

steady 1 of 3

adjective

ˈste-dē 

1

as in steadfast

firm in one's allegiance to someone or something

even as wild accusations were circulating, she remained steady in her support for the candidate

Synonyms & Similar Words

• steadfast
• staunch
• loyal
• faithful
• good
• devout
• true
• dedicated
• constant
• devoted
• fast
• pious
• reliable
• down-the-line
• ardent
• dependable
• fervent
• solid
• responsible
• true-blue
• passionate
• dutiful
• trustworthy
• resolute
• trusty
• enthusiastic
• unfaltering
• unhesitating
• tried
• unwavering
• serious
• determined
• intent
• tried-and-true
• confirmed
• impassioned
• avid
• fervid
• sworn
• inveterate
• gung ho
• dyed-in-the-wool

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• false
• inconstant
• treacherous
• unfaithful
• unreliable
• fickle
• faithless
• untrue
• disloyal
• traitorous
• perfidious
• irresponsible
• undependable
• untrustworthy
• hesitant
• faltering
• shaky
• uncertain
• recreant
• dubious
• irresolute
• dispassionate
• wavering
• uninterested
• apathetic
• vacillating

2

as in frequent

appearing or occurring repeatedly from time to time

a popular author who produces a steady output of best sellers year after year

Synonyms & Similar Words

• frequent
• regular
• periodic
• constant
• repeated
• continual
• periodical
• habitual
• intermittent
• recurrent
• recurring
• cyclic
• hourly
• chronic
• expected
• usual
• confirmed
• round-the-clock
• around-the-clock
• 24-7
• inveterate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• infrequent
• occasional
• irregular
• unusual
• inconstant
• unexpected
• episodic

3

as in constant

not undergoing a change in condition

a steady breeze from the west

Synonyms & Similar Words

• constant
• stable
• unchanging
• unchangeable
• enduring
• stationary
• unvarying
• fixed
• lasting
• changeless
• permanent
• invariable
• continuing
• durable
• fast
• unalterable
• on an even keel
• immutable
• settled
• established
• inflexible
• ceaseless
• hard-and-fast
• set

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• volatile
• uncertain
• unpredictable
• unstable
• unsteady
• fluid
• changing
• variable
• varying
• capricious
• fluctuating
• inconstant
• mercurial
• unsettled
• flexible
• fickle
• adaptable
• transient
• changeable
• momentary
• changeful
• mutable
• transitory
• fleeting
• ephemeral
• skittish
• evanescent
• alterable
• kaleidoscopic
• phantasmagoric

4

as in unchanging

not varying

support for her presidential bid has been steady

Synonyms & Similar Words

• unchanging
• uniform
• unchangeable
• unvarying
• invariant
• even
• unwavering
• undeviating
• fixed
• invariable
• unalterable
• immutable
• set

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unsteady
• changing
• varying
• nonuniform
• deviating

5

as in reliable

worthy of one's trust

a quiet but steady man who is one of the pillars of the community

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reliable
• responsible
• safe
• good
• true
• solid
• dependable
• secure
• loyal
• trustworthy
• constant
• strong
• trusty
• sure
• calculable
• steadfast
• tried
• devoted
• faithful
• fast
• tried-and-true
• trustable
• staunch
• honest
• sincere
• effective
• sound
• unerring
• proven
• firm
• valid
• infallible
• true-blue
• single-minded
• confirmed
• unquestionable
• faultless
• validated
• impeccable
• irreproachable
• telling
• blameless
• unimpeachable
• attested
• verified
• bedrock
• guiltless
• authenticated
• inerrant

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• uncertain
• unreliable
• unsafe
• undependable
• untrustworthy
• false
• inconstant
• treacherous
• unfaithful
• fickle
• faithless
• uncertain
• shaky
• untrue
• disloyal
• traitorous
• perfidious
• doubtful
• dodgy
• questionable
• lying
• problematic
• dishonest
• dubious
• deceitful
• hazardous
• risky
• untruthful
• mendacious
• suspect
• shady
• unsound
• debatable
• fishy
• recreant
• disputable
• untried
• unconfirmed
• doubtable

steady

2 of 3

noun

as in flame

Related Words

• flame
• sweet
• dear
• lover
• beloved
• favorite
• sweetie
• intended
• beau
• girlfriend
• boyfriend
• darling
• admirer
• sweetheart
• love
• honey
• sweetie pie
• swain
• fiancée
• fiancé
• fellow
• valentine
• betrothed
• groom
• bride

steady

3 of 3

verb

as in to underlie

Related Words

• underlie
• sustain
• stay
• bolster
• carry
• support
• underpin
• uphold
• truss
• brace
• buttress
• shore (up)
• undergird
• prop (up)
• bear

Synonym Chooser

How does the adjective steady differ from other similar words?

The words equable and even are common synonyms of steady. While all three words mean "not varying throughout a course or extent," steady implies lack of fluctuation or interruption of movement.

steady progress

When could equable be used to replace steady?

The meanings of equable and steady largely overlap; however, equable implies lack of extremes or of sudden sharp changes.

maintain an equable temper

When would even be a good substitute for steady?

While the synonyms even and steady are close in meaning, even suggests a lack of variation in quality or character.

an even distribution

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of steady

Adjective

With the success of Earthquake and in addition to Red Ryder, Gortner found steady work in such ’70s films as the sci-fi Food of the Gods, Acapulco Gold, Viva Knievel! — Greg Evans, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2026

Despite this informal, jam-forward approach, however, Silk Fence appear to be chasing something; an understated but steady coherence gives direction to even their most wandering moments. — Reed Jackson, SPIN, 6 Oct. 2026

Noun

But if hiring steadies while inflation remains elevated, policymakers may opt to hold rates steady for several months. — Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025

Use a tripod or stand Keeping your phone steady will ensure photos are sharp and crisp, not blurry. — Melina Khan, IndyStar, 12 Nov. 2025

Verb

By the 11th game of the third set, Keys was hitting herself in the head with her racket, taking her cap off and sighing deep breaths that were either meant to steady her or out of exasperation. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026

The new king must steady royal fortunes amid damaging scrutiny of Queen Mette-Marit’s past ties to Jeffrey Epstein and stepson Marius Høiby’s rape conviction, which has eroded public support for the monarchy. — Jan M. Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026

Phrases Containing steady

• go steady