Literary notes about unwavering (AI summary)
In literature, the term unwavering is often used to evoke a sense of resolute steadiness and unyielding focus. Authors apply it to characterize both the physical—such as a fixed, penetrating stare [1, 2, 3] or a flame burning pure and uninterrupted [4]—and the intangible, like a deep-rooted faith or single-minded determination [5, 6, 7, 8]. This descriptive word transforms abstract qualities into almost palpable forces, highlighting the endurance of a character’s inner convictions and the relentless clarity of their purpose [9, 10].
- A blink of his parakeet's eyes, from under their gray lids, showed him that Claggett Chew had him fixed in a penetrating and unwavering stare.
— from Mr. Wicker's Window by Carley Dawson - His narrow, black eyes were unwavering on her.
— from The Scarecrow, and Other Stories by G. Ranger (Gwendolyn Ranger) Wormser - Therefore Hollis remained motionless in his chair, catching the man’s gaze and holding it steadily with unwavering, narrowed eyes.
— from The Coming of the Law by Charles Alden Seltzer - A sacred serenity pervaded the obscurity; the two tapers burned with a pure, still, unwavering flame.
— from Doctor Pascal by Émile Zola - His faith in the Allies' victory was unwavering.
— from The Inside Story of the Peace Conference by Emile Joseph Dillon - Without fanaticism, superstition, or illusion, his whole life was regulated by a simple and unwavering sense of duty.
— from History of European Morals From Augustus to Charlemagne (Vol. 1 of 2) by William Edward Hartpole Lecky - Even in the time of declining strength his was no weak or halting faith, but a strong and unwavering confidence.
— from John Black, the Apostle of the Red River
Or, How the Blue Banner Was Unfurled on Manitoba Prairies by George Bryce - " One unwavering aim has ever characterized successful men.
— from Pushing to the Front by Orison Swett Marden - Mere energy is not enough; it must be concentrated on some steady, unwavering aim.
— from Pushing to the Front by Orison Swett Marden - There is no grander sight in the world than that of a young man fired with a great purpose, dominated by one unwavering aim.
— from Pushing to the Front by Orison Swett Marden