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perseverance

perseverance

42 4.1
Continuing to try hard when things are difficult or take a long time
  • noun
  • /ˌpɜrsəˈvɪrəns/
translation icon : perseverancia
  • So I'm writing to remind you that success and character are only achieved through hard work and perseverance.
  • hard work and perseverance
  • patience and perseverance
  • effort and perseverance

So it takes a lot of perseverance to kind of keep going.

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Examples

  • Thankfully, David had the vision and perseverance to realize that the group needed new membership to move forward.

    Academic text (2013)
  • The answer is that he made himself such a man by virtue of will, perseverance, and long practice.

    Academic text (1997)
  • So it takes a lot of perseverance to kind of keep going.

  • We will rely on you, your values, perseverance and strength of character to make our world better.

  • So, you know, I always say passion, perseverance, and then a very important part of that comes commitment.

  • How did you maintain your perseverance and how did you find in yourself the strength to make that comeback?

  • It's a story of perseverance, dedication, and pure patriotism.

  • It wasn't an easy year, but your perseverance paid off.

  • You've shown perseverance in the face of adversity.

  • Despite the many obstacles she faced, her perseverance helped her achieve her goal of becoming a doctor.

Synonyms

endurance
vsperseverance
77 3.4

Ability to keep doing hard physical or mental work for a long time

centres on active effort to keep working rather than merely surviving hardship
persistence
vsperseverance
52 4.1

Continuing to try despite problems or opposition

focuses on continuing effort even when tasks take a long time
tenacity
vsperseverance
31 6.0

Not giving up when things are hard

emphasizes continued trying under difficulty rather than goal-focused force
staying power
vsperseverance
19 5.0

Being able to keep working well for a long time

is about keeping to the task rather than overall long-term effectiveness
mettle
vsperseverance
15 7.7

The courage and determination to keep going in hard situations

means continuing to try under difficulty rather than emphasising courageous spirit
steadfastness
vsperseverance
4 5.9

Loyalty that stays strong in hard times

focuses more on continuous effort in tasks rather than loyalty
doggedness
vsperseverance
1 6.5

A strong will to keep trying despite difficulties

is similar but stresses steady long-term work rather than stubbornness
resoluteness
vsperseverance
1 6.0

The quality of staying very determined and not changing your mind when things are difficult

emphasizes continuing effort through difficulty rather than single-minded purpose
grittiness
vsperseverance
1 5.1

Bravery and determination in difficult situations

focuses on sustained effort and working hard rather than toughness alone
persistency
vsperseverance
6.4

Continuing to try and not giving up when things are difficult

is broader, meaning steady effort rather than stubborn single-mindedness
tenaciousness
vsperseverance
7.3

A strong will to keep trying and not give up

highlights steady effort even when progress is slow rather than stubborn grip
indefatigableness
vsperseverance
  • Formal
9.9

The ability to keep working without getting tired

focuses on trying despite difficulty and long time rather than tirelessness alone
pertinacity
vsperseverance
  • Formal
9.9

Being very determined and not giving up

is about steady trying and work rather than mere stubborn holding
incredible grit
vsperseverance
4.4

A very strong will to keep trying when things are hard

describes steady trying under difficulty without the extra heroism or praise

Antonyms

26 3.6

Leaving someone or something and not coming back

How Persistent

doggedness
1 6.5
tenacity
31 6.0
persistence
52 4.1
perseverance
42 4.1
determination
142 3.0

Surface Forms

perseverance singular
perseverances plural

Morphology

perseverance = persevere (transparent) = persevere + ance

A standard nominalization formed from the verb 'persevere' with the suffix '-ance', yielding the quality or state expressed by the verb.

Etymology

The word perseverance comes from Latin parts per- ('through') and severus ('serious' or 'severe'), so it gives the image of going 'through something severe'. That's why perseverance means continuing to try and work hard even when things are difficult.