perseverant

[ pur-suh-veer-uhnt ]

/ ˌpɜr səˈvɪər ənt /

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adjective

persisting steadfastly without giving up; continuing in spite of difficulties or setbacks; persevering: A focused and perseverant mind helps one endure and make all efforts necessary to find solutions to challenges.

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Origin of perseverant

First recorded in 1300–50; from Middle French, from persevērant-, stem of persevērāns “persisting”; see persevere, -ant

OTHER WORDS FROM perseverant

non·per·se·ver·ant, adjective

Words nearby perseverant

Persepolis, Perses, Perseus, Perseus cluster, perseverance, perseverant, perseverate, perseveration, persevere, persevering, Pershing

How to use perseverant in a sentence

To be sure, other groups within the United States have similarly faced adversity and demonstrated perseverance.
Why an immigrant mindset is such a valuable asset during COVID|Mitra Kalita|December 2, 2020|Fortune
From the beginning, Tab’s story has been one of perseverance.
The Rise And Fall Of Tab – After Surviving The Sweetener Scares, The Iconic Diet Soda Gets Canned|LGBTQ-Editor|November 29, 2020|No Straight News
Her success — against the odds — speaks to the importance of perseverance, family, and finding, and staying true to yourself.
Netflix says ‘The Queen’s Gambit’ is setting viewership records|Anthony Ha|November 23, 2020|TechCrunch
A kid from abroad comes to the United States, making good on an opportunity through hard work and perseverance to achieve fame and fortune.
The enduring and ongoing legacy of Bjergsen|Noah Smith|November 20, 2020|Washington Post

The Purple Heart recipient recovered after undergoing 16 surgeries in six months, enrolled in architecture school and often spoke publicly about his experience, becoming the face of resilience and perseverance.
Veteran, War Hero, Defendant, Troll|by Jeremy Schwartz and Perla Trevizo|September 29, 2020|ProPublica
This vessel had been whaling in 256the southern seas during five years, without any adequate return for her perseverant exertions.
Narrative of the Circumnavigation of the Globe by the Austrian Frigate Novara, Volume III|Karl Ritter von Scherzer
I accepted it on the presumption that I had talents, honesty, and propensities to perseverant effort.
Letters of Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Vol. I (of 2)|Samuel Taylor Coleridge