perseverant

[ pur-suh-veer-uhnt ]

adjective

1. 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 Words From

• non·per·se·ver·ant adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of perseverant¹

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

Example Sentences

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

From BBC

“I hope they chuckle, and I hope that inspires somebody to be perseverant.”

From New York Times

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

“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

“Part of it comes from the athletic background, so any athlete you talk to they have it. But when you are a refugee athlete or Paralympian, which makes it even harder, the adversity behind makes you more perseverant in your life and in your career.”

From The Guardian

Related Words

• constant
• continual
• endless
• enduring
• incessant
• insistent
• perpetual
• relentless
• repeated
• resolute
• steadfast
• steady
• stubborn
• tenacious
• unrelenting
• unremitting