Synonyms

perseverant

American

[pur-suh-veer-uhnt] / ˌpɜr səˈvɪər ənt /

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.

Other Word Forms

nonperseverant adjective

Etymology

Origin of perseverant

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

Example Sentences

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"The fight is going to be a long one, but writers are known to be perseverant people."

From BBC • Jan. 4, 2024

But she insisted her relationship with Mr Johnson had "no bearing" on her ability to build her events business, which she put down to being "the most annoying, perseverant hustler".

From BBC • Sep. 21, 2021

“Indeed, you have been incredibly persistent and perseverant on this issue for a number of years. I think we recognize you, and obviously you have allies in the room. We share your concern.”

From New York Times • Sep. 14, 2021

But what if that's just the definition of good, perseverant reporting?

From The Verge • Jun. 12, 2016

My taper man of lights listened with perseverant and praiseworthy patience, though, as I was afterwards told, on complaining of certain gales that were not altogether ambrosial, it was a melting day with him.

From Biographia Literaria by Coleridge, Samuel Taylor

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