staunch

Always loyal and ready to give support, even during difficult times.

• He is a staunch friend.
• She has been a staunch supporter of the charity for years.
• Our staunch allies stood beside us throughout the crisis.

Similar words: loyal, faithful, steadfast

Opposites: disloyal

Common phrases: staunch supporter, staunch ally, staunch friend

Firmly committed to a belief or aim, even when it is difficult.

• She remained staunch in her beliefs.
• His staunch opposition delayed the new law.
• They faced a staunch defender of free speech.

How to use it: staunch in something (He stayed staunch in his opposition to the plan.)

Similar words: resolute, steadfast, unwavering

Opposites: wavering

Common phrases: staunch opposition, staunch defender, staunch in something

Built so that water or another liquid cannot get in or leak out.

• The boat had a staunch hull.
• They needed a staunch vessel for the rough crossing.
• The carpenter made the old boat staunch again.

Similar words: watertight, leakproof

Opposites: leaky

Common phrases: staunch vessel, staunch hull

Unwilling to change your opinion or agree with others.

• His staunch refusal ended the discussion.
• She proved a staunch opponent of any compromise.
• The negotiators could not move him from his staunch position.

Similar words: stubborn, intransigent, unyielding

Opposites: flexible

Common phrases: staunch refusal, staunch opponent