Definitions

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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PERSEVERANCE: It’s the name of NASA’s latest Mars rover.

From Washington Times • Nov. 29, 2021

PERSEVERANCE: It's the name of NASA's latest Mars rover.

From Fox News • Nov. 29, 2021

PERSEVERANCE: I will give you the recipe for dumplings you ask for.

From The Golden Road by Montgomery, L. M. (Lucy Maud)

I guess you mean PERSEVERANCE" he suggested, "Well, Sister, you are certainly fine help.

From Brother and Sister by Lawrence, Josephine

Would that all men, that all women might know that there is something above Numbers, above Force, above even Courage, and that is PERSEVERANCE!

From Defenders of Democracy; contributions from representative men and women of letters and other arts from our allies and our own country, edited by the Gift book committee of the Militia of Mercy by Militia of Mercy (U.S.). Gift Book Committee

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