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Perseverance

Noun / ˌpɜ:sʌˈvɪrʌns / Another word for perseverance — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Perseverance means to keep going and not give up, even when things are difficult.

Synonyms & similar words

persistency doggedness tenacity pertinacity perseveration persistence tenaciousness persistence tenacity determination grit endurance steadfastness resolution fortitude patience resilience steadiness doggedness stick-to-itiveness continuation obstinacy stubbornness perseveration assiduity assiduousness sedulousness

Synonyms by register

Formal

persistence steadfastness tenacity resolution

Informal

grit stick-to-itiveness guts doggedness

Literary

endurance fortitude constancy

Antonyms

giving up idleness laziness surrender despair quit relentlessness

Common collocations

  • show perseverance
  • demonstrate perseverance
  • great perseverance
  • remarkable perseverance
  • need perseverance
  • require perseverance
  • through perseverance

Word family

noun perseverance
verb persevere
adjective persevering
adverb perseveringly

Usage note

Perseverance refers to continuing in a course of action despite difficulty or delay in achieving success. It is often associated with positive qualities like determination and resilience.

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Example sentences

  1. His perseverance in practicing the piano paid off when he played a beautiful song at his recital.
  2. She showed great perseverance in finishing her long homework assignment.
  3. Perseverance is important when learning a new skill like riding a bike.
  4. The athlete's perseverance allowed her to finish the marathon.
  5. Perseverance is a key trait for success in school and in life.

Quotes

  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. - Winston Churchill
  • Perseverance is the hard work you do after you get tired of doing the hard work you already did. - Newt Gingrich
  • Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one after the other. - Walter Elliot

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