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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They said in an economics research note that “in scenarios in which the increase in oil prices proves more persistent, we would expect year-over-year headline CPI inflation to rise to 3.0% in May.”

From MarketWatch

“Investors are more concerned now about persistent energy prices,” he told MarketWatch in an email.

From MarketWatch

While the conflict affects prices, he said: "We'll have to see how persistent this is and how long this is."

From Barron's

Beijing’s next-generation submarines will be designed as oceangoing vessels that can maintain a “persistent presence” beyond China’s peripheral waters, Brookes said in his statement.

From The Wall Street Journal

The persistent plunk, plunk, plunk of icicles dripping into an aluminum gutter — a sound that is less birdsong than plumbing.

From Salon

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