persevering

[ pur-suh-veer-ing ]

adjective

1. displaying perseverance; resolutely persistent; steadfast:

   a persevering student.

Other Words From

• perse·vering·ly adverb
• nonper·se·vering adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of persevering¹

First recorded in 1640–50; persevere + -ing ²

Example Sentences

“The people in this region are known for having a serious, diligent and persevering character,” Tomonori Toriumi, an official in Oshu’s sports promotion department, said.

From Los Angeles Times

With that selflessness at the core of public service, he wrote: “I have thence enjoyed of manifesting my inviolable attachment by services faithful and persevering, though in usefulness unequal to my zeal.”

From Slate

Realignment has done devastating damage, but it’s worth attempting to preserve the persevering pieces of these programs’ shared past.

From Seattle Times

Later they share tips for persevering through long creative processes and discuss how to find the finish line.

From Slate

Inside the cavernous Dunbarton Chapel that Howard Divinity shares with the Howard School of Law, a half-dozen Black women representing a range of independent churches and Black Protestant denominations spoke about persevering through instability and transition.

From Seattle Times