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persisting

persisting

4.4
Continuing to try despite problems
  • adjective
  • /pərˈsɪstɪŋ/
translation icon : persistente
  • Her persisting dedication to the project impressed everyone in the team.

And on the other side, you have persisting supply chain kinks that kind of kicked off the inflation and are still kind of lingering in the background.

Examples

  • He showed persisting enthusiasm for learning, even after many setbacks.

  • And on the other side, you have persisting supply chain kinks that kind of kicked off the inflation and are still kind of lingering in the background.

  • And both of those narratives that are still persisting are very harmful to the country.

  • And both both of those narratives that are still persisting are very harmful to the country.

  • So I worry about I worry about that, you know, that that persisting and being supercharged by immigration.

  • So you can teach them to read, but there's still other persisting issues and you really need to know compensatory strategies.

  • The persisting problems in the community require immediate attention and action.

Synonyms

relentless
vspersisting
131 5.1

Keeps going without stopping and stays very strong

stresses determined pursuit rather than only high intensity
persistent
vspersisting
43 4.4

Continuing with an action despite problems or opposition

focuses on tireless pursuit rather than mere stubbornness
incessant
vspersisting
30 6.3

Happening all the time without stopping

relates to determined, ongoing pursuit rather than mere nonstop occurrence
unrelenting
vspersisting
28 7.0

Not stopping and not getting less strong

highlights determined pursuit rather than continuous severity or intensity
sustained
vspersisting
22 3.9

Lasting a long time without stopping or getting weaker

adds the sense of tireless, determined pursuit rather than just duration
unflagging
vspersisting
3 7.5

Always having energy and not giving up

focuses on tireless pursuit rather than just lacking tiredness
enduring
vspersisting
1 4.2

Continuing for a long time without fading

focuses on tireless pursuit and effort rather than passive long life
dogged
vspersisting
1 4.7

Being very determined and refusing to give up

is about tireless pursuit rather than only refusing to stop
perseverant
vspersisting
1 4.8

To keep trying to do something despite problems

stresses tireless pursuit rather than repeated effort amid trouble
persevering
vspersisting
4.6

Continuing to try carefully even when things are difficult

focuses on tireless pursuit rather than careful, exact effort
continuing
vspersisting
2.8

Happening over a long time and not finished

implies active, determined pursuit rather than mere ongoing existence

Antonyms

4.8

Willing to agree easily and give up their own view

How Persistent

persisting
4.4

Surface Forms

persisting positive

Morphology

persisting = persist (transparent) = persist + ing

The adjective is a direct participial form of the verb 'persist' formed with -ing and the meaning is the expected 'continuing' sense.

Etymology

The word persisting comes from Latin parts per- ('through') and sistere ('to stand'), so imagine someone who 'stands through' a storm and keeps going. That's why persisting means continuing firmly and not giving up.