anchored · balanced · level · fixed · grounded · resilient · poised · calm · even · resolute · braced · locked · rooted · planted · immovable · stalwart · persistent · endures
holds steadyfluctuates
Varies irregularly over time
varies · wavers · changes · shifts · oscillates
IDEA.org / Words / holds steady
Related — maintains (Keeps in condition); stable (Secure and unchanging); constant (Fixed, unvarying quantity); unwavering · firm · anchored · balanced · level · fixed · grounded · resilient · poised · calm
STABILITY VS. CHANGEholds steady ≠ fluctuates Varies irregularly over time; varies · wavers · changes · shifts · oscillates
DIRECTION OF MOVEMENTholds steady ≠ rises Moves upward; falls · climbs · drops · plummets · crashes
COMPOSURE/CONTROLholds steady ≠ panics Loses control from fear; buckles · breaks down · wavers · falters · crumbles
Word data: Linguabase (CC0) · www.idea.org/words/holds_steady