stalwartness
/'stɔ:lwətnis/
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Definition
- Noun:
- The quality or state of being stalwart; characterized by marked physical, mental, or moral strength and firm resolution. It denotes robustness, unwavering courage, and steadfast determination.
Usage
- Stalwartness is a formal noun used to describe an enduring, resolute quality in a person, group, or sometimes an object. It emphasizes resilience and unwavering strength in the face of adversity.
- It is typically used in contexts discussing character, leadership, or endurance.
Examples
- The general's stalwartness inspired his troops during the long siege.
- Her stalwartness in defending human rights earned her widespread respect.
- The old bridge, a symbol of the town's stalwartness, withstood the flood.
Advanced Usage
- "A stalwartness of purpose": An unshakable firmness in one's aims or principles.
- His success was built on a stalwartness of purpose that never wavered.
- "Moral stalwartness": Strength and firmness in ethical convictions.
- The scandal tested the moral stalwartness of the entire institution.
Variants and Related Words
- Stalwart (adj/noun): Strongly and stoutly built; brave and resolute. As a noun, it refers to a loyal, reliable, and hardy supporter.
- He was a stalwart defender of the policy. (adj)
- The party's stalwarts gathered for the rally. (noun)
Synonyms
- Fortitude: Courage in pain or adversity.
- Resoluteness: The quality of being admirably purposeful and determined.
- Steadfastness: Firm and unwavering constancy or loyalty.
- Hardihood: Boldness and robustness.
Antonyms
- Weakness: The state of lacking strength.
- Irresolution: Hesitancy; lack of determination.
- Fickleness: Changeability, especially in loyalties or affections.
Related Phrases and Concepts
- To show stalwartness: To demonstrate resolute strength.
- In the crisis, the community showed remarkable stalwartness.
- A pillar of stalwartness: A metaphor for a person or thing that is a main source of support due to their resolute strength.
- She was considered a pillar of stalwartness in the organization.
Noun
- the property of being strong and resolute