| Main Entry: |
persistent |
| Part of Speech: |
adjective |
| Definition: |
determined; continuous |
Synonyms: |
assiduous,
bound, bound and determined, bulldogged,
constant,
continual, dogged,
endless,
enduring,
firm,
fixed, immovable, in for long haul,
incessant,
indefatigable,
insistent,
interminable, like bad penny, never-ending,
obdurate,
obstinate,
perpetual, perseverant,
persevering, persisting,
pertinacious,
relentless,
repeated,
resolute,
steadfast,
steady,
sticky*,
stubborn,
tenacious,
tireless, unflagging,
unrelenting, unremitting, unshakable
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Antonyms: |
lazy, relenting, surrendering, yielding
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* = informal/non-formal usage
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