nondeviating
Holding the course
Nondeviating means staying on course without straying or varying.
A nondeviating path goes straight to its destination.
A nondeviating policy remains consistent despite pressure to change.
The word emphasizes steadiness and lack of departure from an established direction: The missile followed a nondeviating trajectory to the target.
Firm in allegiance
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
- staunchFirmly loyal, unyielding
- trueAccurate or loyal
- dependableWorthy of trust
trustworthy · devoted · dutiful · reliable · dedicated · committed · allegiant · unswerving
Not varying at all
- constantFixed, unvarying quantity
- invariableNot subject to change
- uniformIdentical throughout
- steadyFixed, not fluctuating
stable · unvarying · regular · persistent · fixed · immutable · permanent · monotonous
Arranged in straight succession
- directUndeviating or to guide
- unbendingRefusing to change position
- undeviatingNot straying from course
- arrowlikeResembling a pointed shaft
rectilinear · true · aligned · unbroken · continuous · beeline · straightaway · unswerving
loyal
Firm in allegiance
dependable · trustworthy · devoted · dutiful · reliable · dedicated · committed · allegiant · unswerving · unwavering
unchanging
Not varying at all
- constantFixed, unvarying quantity
- invariableNot subject to change
- uniformIdentical throughout
steady · stable · unvarying · regular · persistent · fixed · immutable · permanent · monotonous · homogeneous
linear
Arranged in straight succession
- directUndeviating or to guide
- unbendingRefusing to change position
- undeviatingNot straying from course
arrowlike · rectilinear · true · aligned · unbroken · continuous · beeline · straightaway · unswerving · plumb
nondeviatingerratic
Lacking regularity or consistency
changing · irregular · inconsistent · fluctuating · variable
deviate, deviation, deviating, deviant, deviance, deviator, devious, deviously, deviousness