persistent

[per-sis-tuhnt, -zis-] / pərˈsɪs tənt, -ˈzɪs- /

ADJECTIVE

determined; continuous

Synonyms

STRONGEST

constant continual endless enduring incessant insistent perpetual relentless repeated resolute steadfast steady stubborn tenacious unrelenting unremitting

WEAK

assiduous bound bound and determined bulldogged dogged firm fixed immovable in for long haul indefatigable interminable like bad penny never-ending obdurate obstinate perseverant persevering persisting pertinacious sticky tireless unflagging unshakable

Antonyms

STRONGEST

broken ceasing disloyal ending inconstant intermittent interrupted merciful stopping sympathetic temporary terminable unstable unsteady untrustworthy weak yielding

WEAK

lazy relenting surrendering

Example Sentences

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No one can predict how the current conflict evolves or how persistent the energy shock proves.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

Declining foreign reserves, persistent rupiah weakness and widening spreads against short-term government bonds are reviving expectations of monetary policy tightening.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Funds owning commodity-tied companies are benefiting from persistent inflation; Horizon Kinetics Inflation Beneficiaries ETF is up 20% in 2026.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

“The renewed geopolitical uncertainty pushed oil prices higher, reinforcing concerns over persistent inflationary pressures,” says FXEM’s Abdelaziz Albogdady in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Singer tried to make eager conversation to hide this strange behavior, but the Greek was persistent.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers

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