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Noun: steadfastness  'sted,fãst-nus
  1. Loyalty in the face of trouble and difficulty
    "The team's steadfastness during a losing streak impressed their coach";
    - staunchness
     
  2. Steadfast resolution
    "Her steadfastness in the face of adversity was inspiring"

Type of: firmness, firmness of purpose, loyalty, resoluteness, resolution, resolve, trueness