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perseverance
[ pur-suh-veer-uhns ]
noun
- steady persistence in a course of action, a purpose, a state, etc., especially in spite of difficulties, obstacles, or discouragement.
Synonyms: steadfastness, doggedness
- Theology. continuance in a state of grace to the end, leading to eternal salvation.
perseverance
/ ˌpɜːsɪˈvɪərəns /
noun
- continued steady belief or efforts, withstanding discouragement or difficulty; persistence
- Christianity persistence in remaining in a state of grace until death
Derived Forms
- ˌperseˈverant, adjective
Other Words From
- per·se·ver·ant adjective
- non·per·se·ver·ance noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of perseverance1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Trudeau's stubborn perseverance in the face of a dismal political forecast has drawn comparisons to outgoing US President Joe Biden, who abandoned his candidacy months before the November election only after mounting internal pressure.
This final stretch of the film is its most profoundly moving, evoking human anguish and perseverance in equal measure through abstract sights to communicate with the viewer on a cellular level.
Villarreal: “Unstoppable” is a film about perseverance and strength and overcoming adversity.
Bertinelli included a caption about personal confidence and perseverance in her initial post.
He scored an unbelievable finish but I love his perseverance for the goal.
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What does perseverance mean?
Perseverance is the quality of those who persevere—continue to do or try to achieve something despite difficulty or discouragement. A close synonym is persistence.
Perseverance can also refer to the act of persevering, as in Only through hard work and perseverance will we be able to achieve our goal—it will not be easy.
The word is typically used in a positive way to refer to the quality of someone who doesn’t give up no matter what. A person who keeps trying despite major challenges and setbacks is said to show perseverance.
Example: You showed great perseverance by recovering from your injury to compete at an even higher level.
Where does perseverance come from?
The first records of the word perseverance come from the 1300s. It ultimately derives from the Latin persevērāre, meaning “to persist,” from persevērus, “very strict.”
Perseverance takes strict discipline. People who show perseverance may want to give up, but they keep going. Perseverance is often associated with other qualities that are thought to be essential for achieving success, like patience and a willingness to work hard. But perseverance is more than working hard—it’s continuing to work hard even after failing.
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What are some other forms related to perseverance?
- persevere (verb)
- perseverant (adjective)
What are some synonyms for perseverance?
What are some words that share a root or word element with perseverance?
What are some words that often get used in discussing perseverance?
How is perseverance used in real life?
Perseverance is almost always discussed as a positive quality.
For decades, Mrs. Campbell was a champion for racial justice and social change, who bolstered her hardscrabble neighborhood and its residents through decades of perseverance and hard work — much of it unpaid. At least, in dollars. https://t.co/yuYHYxBOpP
— Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (@PittsburghPG) September 8, 2018
This skier with one leg showed unbelievable perseverance and determination to get to the top. Presented by @toyotamotorcorp pic.twitter.com/DL914jnTsv
— NowThis (@nowthisnews) January 23, 2018
When a child learns to walk and falls down 50 times, he never thinks to himself: "maybe this isn't for me?" Learn perseverance from toddlers. ⛱ #YouAreEnough
— SEGA L'éveilleur®🚨 (@segalink) September 6, 2020
Try using perseverance!
Which of the following words is NOT a synonym of perseverance?
A. persistence
B. intelligence
C. tenacity
D. endurance
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