Unfailingly — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective adverb /ˌən-ˈfā-liŋ/ un·fail·ing

Meaning & Definition of Unfailingly

Unfailingly (adjective)

  1. not failing or liable to fail:
  2. constant, unflagging
  3. everlasting, inexhaustible

Unfailingly (adverb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. on every relevant occasion

    "she has been unfailingly optimistic throughout this ordeal"

    similar: always, aye, consistently, constantly, continually, ever, forever, incessantly, invariably, night and day, perpetually, at every turn
    related: commonly, frequently, oft, often, oftentimes, recurrently, repeatedly, continuously, steadily, uninterruptedly, unremittingly, dependably, generally, habitually, normally, ordinarily, regularly, routinely, typically, usually, inevitably, eternally, everlastingly
    opposite: ne'er, never
    near: intermittently, occasionally, periodically, sometimes, sporadically, infrequently, rarely, seldom, unusually, variously

Related Entry: Unfailing (adjective)

Unfailing is a different word from Unfailingly. The synonyms below are for unfailing, not for unfailingly.

  1. not being or likely to be wrong

    "an unfailing judge of personal character"

    similar: infallible, unerring
    related: errorless, faultless, flawless, impeccable, certain, foolproof, inerrant, perfect, sure, dependable, reliable
    opposite: fallible
    near: defective, faulty, flawed, imperfect, undependable, unreliable

  2. not likely to fail

    "the writer's unfailing sense of humor is again evident in his newest book"

    similar: can't-miss, certain, fail-safe, infallible, sure, surefire
    related: dependable, reliable, deadly, unerring
    opposite: fallible
    near: doubtful, questionable, uncertain

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Unfailingly

The most common words with a similar meaning to Unfailingly:

always, aye, consistently, constantly, continually, ever, forever, incessantly, invariably, night and day, perpetually, at every turn

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Unfailingly

Words with the opposite meaning of Unfailingly:

ne'er, never

Related Words for Unfailingly

commonly, frequently, oft, often, oftentimes, recurrently, repeatedly, continuously, steadily, uninterruptedly, unremittingly, dependably, generally, habitually, normally, ordinarily, regularly, routinely, typically, usually, inevitably, eternally, everlastingly

Near Antonyms of Unfailingly

intermittently, occasionally, periodically, sometimes, sporadically, infrequently, rarely, seldom, unusually, variously

Word Forms of Unfailingly

Derived words: unfailingly (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Unfailingly

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Unfailingly

What does "Unfailingly" mean?

"Unfailingly" means not failing or liable to fail:. As an an adjective and an adverb, it is defined as: not failing or liable to fail:.

What is another word for "Unfailingly"?

Other words for "Unfailingly" include always, aye, consistently, constantly, continually, ever, forever and incessantly. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Unfailingly" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Unfailingly"?

There are 35 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Unfailingly". Common alternatives include always, aye, consistently, constantly, continually, ever, forever, incessantly, invariably and night and day.

What is the opposite of "Unfailingly"?

Antonyms of "Unfailingly" include ne'er and never. Near antonyms include intermittently, occasionally, periodically and sometimes.

How do you use "Unfailingly" in a sentence?

Examples of "Unfailingly" in a sentence: "she has been unfailingly optimistic throughout this ordeal".

Is "Unfailingly" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Unfailingly" can be used as an adjective and an adverb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Unfailingly"?

"Unfailingly" is pronounced /ˌən-ˈfā-liŋ/ and divided into syllables as un·fail·ing.

What is the origin of the word "Unfailingly"?

First known use: 14th century.