Synonyms for
Persistence
Definition
the quality of continuing to do something despite difficulties or opposition
Synonyms & similar words
perseveration
continuity
pertinacity
perseverance
tenacity
persistency
tenaciousness
doggedness
determination
perseverance
tenacity
steadfastness
resilience
grit
stick-to-itiveness
endurance
doggedness
patience
fortitude
resolve
willpower
steadiness
firmness
obstinacy
stubbornness
dedication
commitment
Synonyms by register
Informal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- persistence pays off
- persistence in the face of
- persistence and determination
- remarkable persistence
- sheer persistence
- persistence of vision
- persistence of memory
Word family
Usage note
Persistence refers to continuing firmly or obstinately in a course of action despite difficulty or opposition. It generally carries a positive connotation of determination and resilience.
Example sentences
- Her persistence in finding a job finally paid off when she landed her dream job.
- Without persistence, he would have never been able to climb the mountain.
- The persistence of the child in asking for a toy finally wore down the parent's resistance.
- The persistence of the rain caused the river to overflow its banks.
- She showed persistence in her efforts to learn a new language.
Quotes
Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. - Winston Churchill
The most essential factor is persistence - the determination never to allow your energy or enthusiasm to be dampened by the discouragement that must inevitably come. - James Whitcomb Riley
Energy and persistence conquer all things. - Benjamin Franklin