STEADINESS, STEDDINESS noun

1. Firmness of standing or position; a state of being not tottering or easily moved or shaken. A man stands with steddiness; he walks with STEDDINESS

2. Firmness of mind or purpose; constancy; resolution. We say, a man has STEDDINESS of mind, STEDDINESS in opinion, STEDDINESS in the pursuit of objects.

3. Consistent uniform conduct.

Steddiness is a point of prudence as well as of courage.