What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
faithfulness
Example
The dog's faithfulness to its owner was unwavering. [faithfulness: noun]
Example
She showed her faithfulness to her religion by attending church every Sunday. [faithfulness: noun]
steadfastness
Example
His steadfastness in pursuing his dreams paid off in the end. [steadfastness: noun]
Example
Despite the difficulties, she remained steadfast in her decision to pursue her career goals. [steadfast: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Faithfulness and steadfastness are both less common words that are not frequently used in everyday language. However, faithfulness is slightly more common than steadfastness.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between faithfulness and steadfastness?
Both faithfulness and steadfastness have a formal tone and are more commonly used in formal writing or speech.
