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unfailing

adjective
 
 
/ʌnˈfeɪ.lɪŋ/

Definition

describes a positive quality of someone's character when it shows itself at all times: unfailing enthusiasmHaving a powerful effectStrong feelingsVery and extreme unfailingly
 
 
/-li/ adverb
She's unfailingly cheerful no matter what the circumstances.Having a powerful effectStrong feelingsVery and extreme
(Definition of unfailing adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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