Persistence
Definition
(noun) Continued effort despite difficulties
Examples
“His persistence in pursuing research led to groundbreaking discoveries.”
“Persistence paid off after the third try.”
“She admired his persistence at the chess club.”
“Persistence got me through the winter in Boise.”
“When Mia called back on Friday, I saw persistence in action.”
Related words
Other English words at this level include Vicarious, Altruism, Petulant, Voracity, and Infrastructure. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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