steadiness
Reliable, unchanging state
Steadiness is the quality of being firm, stable, or consistent.
A surgeon needs steadiness of hand; a leader needs steadiness of purpose.
The word implies reliability over time—someone with steadiness doesn't waver under pressure or shift unpredictably: Her steadiness through the crisis reassured everyone.
State of balance
- stabilityResistance to displacement
- evennessUniform, balanced quality
- levelnessAbsence of tilt
- centerednessState of inner balance
equipoise · symmetry · proportion · counterbalance · alignment · calibration · homeostasis · groundedness
Peaceful mental state
- equanimityUnshakable mental steadiness
- serenityUndisturbed mental quietude
- coolnessCalm self-possession
- self-possessionCalm control of oneself
aplomb · poise · collectedness · imperturbability · tranquility · unflappability · placidity · self-control
Consistent, predictable occurrence
- uniformityState of being identical
- constancyUnchanging faithfulness over time
- predictabilityCapacity to be anticipated
- continuityUninterrupted progression or coherence
persistence · reliability · invariability · dependability · coherence · sameness · repetition · standardization
Firmness of purpose
- willpowerMental strength resisting impulse
- commitmentFirm pledge to act
- dedicationWholehearted loyalty to purpose
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
tenacity · steadfastness · conviction · purposefulness · single-mindedness · focus · discipline · drive
Consistent trustworthy nature
- trustworthinessQuality of being reliable
- faithfulnessDevoted loyalty maintained
- consistencyReliable adherence to standards
- unfailingnessState of never disappointing
solidness · sureness · constancy · predictability · infallibility · soundness · credibility · assuredness
Firmness of structure
- sturdinessStrength and solidity
- securityProtection from threat
- anchorageSecure harbor spot
- rootednessBeing firmly established somewhere
immovability · fixedness · rigidity · robustness · strength · durability · groundedness · permanence
Continuing despite difficulty
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- staminaCapacity for sustained effort
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
durability · tenacity · grit · hardiness · toughness · patience · longevity · robustness
equilibrium
State of balance
centeredness · equipoise · symmetry · proportion · counterbalance · alignment · calibration · homeostasis · groundedness · anchoring
calmness
Peaceful mental state
- equanimityUnshakable mental steadiness
- serenityUndisturbed mental quietude
- coolnessCalm self-possession
self-possession · aplomb · poise · collectedness · imperturbability · tranquility · unflappability · placidity · self-control · level-headedness
regularity
Consistent, predictable occurrence
- uniformityState of being identical
- constancyUnchanging faithfulness over time
- predictabilityCapacity to be anticipated
continuity · persistence · reliability · invariability · dependability · coherence · sameness · repetition · standardization · homogeneity
determination
Firmness of purpose
- willpowerMental strength resisting impulse
- commitmentFirm pledge to act
- dedicationWholehearted loyalty to purpose
perseverance · tenacity · steadfastness · conviction · purposefulness · single-mindedness · focus · discipline · drive · resoluteness
dependability
Consistent trustworthy nature
- trustworthinessQuality of being reliable
- faithfulnessDevoted loyalty maintained
- consistencyReliable adherence to standards
unfailingness · solidness · sureness · constancy · predictability · infallibility · soundness · credibility · assuredness · accountability
solidity
Firmness of structure
- sturdinessStrength and solidity
- securityProtection from threat
- anchorageSecure harbor spot
rootedness · immovability · fixedness · rigidity · robustness · strength · durability · groundedness · permanence · fortification
persistence
Continuing despite difficulty
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- staminaCapacity for sustained effort
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
perseverance · durability · tenacity · grit · hardiness · toughness · patience · longevity · robustness · determination
- confidenceself-assurance, self-belief, assuredness, sureness, certainty
- balanceequilibrium, balancing, harmony, stability, symmetry
- calmnesscalmness, calm, tranquility, serenity, peacefulness
- composurecalm, calmness, composure, composed, poise
- dexteritydexterous, nimble, agile, adroit, deft
- dog traitsloyal, friendly, loyalty, devoted, playful
steadinessunsteadiness
Lack of firm balance
instability · wobbliness · shakiness · ricketiness · precariousness
steadinessinconsistency
Lack of steady pattern
irregularity · variability · erraticness · unpredictability · unevenness
steadinessvolatility
Rapid, unpredictable changeability
fickleness · capriciousness · volatileness · moodiness · instability