perseverance

[pur-suh-veer-uhns] / ˌpɜr səˈvɪər əns /

NOUN

diligence, hard work

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dedication determination endurance grit moxie persistence spunk stamina steadfastness tenacity

STRONG

backbone constancy continuance doggedness drive follow through guts immovability indefatigability pertinacity pluck purposefulness pursuance resolution sedulity

WEAK

prolonging stick-to-itiveness

Antonyms

STRONGEST

apathy cowardice indifference irresolution weakness

WEAK

idleness indolence laziness lethargy

Example Sentences

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If Dent needed a template for perseverance amid high expectations as a transfer, he could find it in Clark.

From Los Angeles Times

This Taiwanese lady is a miracle of human dignity and perseverance.

From MarketWatch

The Times spoke to Gaines about the emotional journey he had making the film and capturing the “grit and perseverance” that made Scott a staple of journalism.

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s taken a lot of perseverance for the permitting,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Commitment and perseverance are essential to writing, running or succeeding at any job.

From The Wall Street Journal

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