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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We took great comfort and courage from her endless patience and perseverance.

From Literature

"It is a test of perseverance, it is about mental toughness - can you keep going? With this event, the Tour Championship and World Championship to come. It is a great time to be hitting form."

From BBC

Official propaganda exhorted citizens to face their lives and their duty to the Fatherland with endurance and perseverance.

From The Wall Street Journal

"The American story is filled with innovation and ingenuity, perseverance and prejudice. Tensions that have fuelled some of the most extraordinary artistic achievements in history."

From BBC

The door of the Legacy Tower symbolizes perseverance, Smith says.

From Los Angeles Times

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