persevering 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of perseveringnext
as in persistent
continuing despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement at the end of the long, winding trail, persevering hikers will be rewarded with an inviting, secluded lake

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persevering

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verb

present participle of persevere
as in persisting
to continue despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement although he was frustrated by the lack of financial resources and support, he persevered in his scientific research

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  1. persistent
  2. resolute
  3. insistent
Adjective
  • Understanding Workplace Anxiety Workplace anxiety refers to persistent fear and worry that occurs within job settings.
    Erik Pham, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
  • And recent economic data suggests that inflation pressures could prove more persistent and economic growth more resilient than was thought just a few months ago.
    Christopher Rugaber, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of persistent
Adjective
  • Roberts was resolute that another bullpen game could and would get the job done.
    Dan Freedman, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
  • No one should be suggesting Canada comes out of Copa America with massive changes to its starting line-up and defensively the team were resolute, compact and decisive.
    Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 10 July 2024
Definition of resolute
Adjective
  • Trump has been particularly insistent that immigrants bring mostly trouble.
    Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2024
  • His drumming was essential to the daring leap the Bee Gees made into the disco years, providing an insistent pulse for some of the decade’s most memorable hits.
    Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of insistent
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