STEADINESS, STEDDINESS noun 1. Firmness of standing or position; a state of being not tottering or easily moved or shaken. A man stands with steddiness; he walks with STEDDINESS 2. Firmness of mind or purpose; constancy; resolution. We say, a man has STEDDINESS of mind, STEDDINESS in opinion, STEDDINESS in the pursuit of objects. 3. Consistent uniform conduct. Steddiness is a point of prudence as well as of courage.
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