Perseverance is the quality of continuing with something even though it is difficult.
Synonyms: persistence, resolution, determination, dedication More Synonyms of perseverance
perseverance in British English
(ˌpɜːsɪˈvɪərəns)
noun
1.
continued steady belief or efforts, withstanding discouragement or difficulty; persistence
2. Christianity
persistence in remaining in a state of grace until death
Derived forms
perseverant (ˌperseˈverant)
adjective
perseverance in American English
(ˌpɜrsəˈvɪrəns)
noun
1.
the act of persevering; continued, patient effort
2.
the quality of one who perseveres; persistence
3.
in Calvinism, the continuance in grace of people elected to eternal salvation
Derived forms
perseverant (ˌperseˈverant)
adjective
Word origin
OFr < L perseverantia < perseverans, prp. of perseverare: see perseverate
Examples of 'perseverance' in a sentence
perseverance
It took perseverance to discover where jobs were advertised.
Murray, Stephen DEATH AND TRANSFIGURATION (2001)
Has intense intellectual curiosity and extraordinary powers of perseverance.
Hilton, John Buxton THE INNOCENTS AT HOME (A SUPERINTENDENT KENWORTHY NOVEL) (2001)
"I bring on my journey the gifts of loyalty, creativity, and perseverance ," she said in a firm voice.
Isobel Bird CIRCLE OF THREE: BOOK 2: MERRY MEET (2001)
Quotations
If at first you don't succeed, Try, try, try againWilliam E. HicksonTry and Try Again
The best way out is always throughRobert FrostA Servant to Servants
In other languages
perseverance
British English: perseverance NOUN
Perseverance is the quality of continuing with something even though it is difficult.
He has never stopped trying and showed great perseverance.
American English: perseverance
Brazilian Portuguese: perseverança
Chinese: 坚持不懈
European Spanish: perseverancia
French: persévérance
German: Ausdauer
Italian: perseveranza
Japanese: 粘り強さ
Korean: 인내
European Portuguese: perseverança
Latin American Spanish: perseverancia
(noun)
Definition
continued steady belief or efforts
Perseverance will pay off in the end.
Synonyms
persistence
Skill comes only with practice, patience and persistence.
resolution
He implemented policy with resolution and single-mindedness.
determination
They acted with great courage and determination.
dedication
stamina
You have to have a lot of stamina to be a top-class dancer.
endurance
a test of endurance
tenacity
Sheer tenacity is crucial to career success.
diligence
The police are pursuing their enquiries with great diligence.
constancy
Climate reflects a basic struggle between constancy and change.
steadfastness
doggedness
the result of doggedness rather than talent
purposefulness
pertinacity
indefatigability
sedulity
Quotations
If at first you don't succeed, Try, try, try again [William E. Hickson – Try and Try Again]The best way out is always through [Robert Frost – A Servant to Servants]
Additional synonyms
in the sense of constancy
Climate reflects a basic struggle between constancy and change.
Synonyms
steadiness,
stability,
regularity,
uniformity,
perseverance,
firmness,
permanence,
fixedness
in the sense of determination
Definition
the condition of being determined
They acted with great courage and determination.
Synonyms
resolution,
purpose,
resolve,
drive,
energy,
conviction,
courage,
dedication,
backbone,
fortitude,
persistence,
tenacity,
perseverance,
willpower,
boldness,
firmness,
staying power,
stubbornness,
strength of character,
constancy,
single-mindedness,
earnestness,
obstinacy,
steadfastness,
doggedness,
relentlessness,
strength of will,
resoluteness,
indomitability,
staunchness
in the sense of diligence
The police are pursuing their enquiries with great diligence.
Synonyms
application,
industry,
care,
activity,
attention,
perseverance,
earnestness,
attentiveness,
assiduity,
intentness,
assiduousness,
laboriousness,
heedfulness,
sedulousness
Synonyms of 'perseverance'
perseverance
Explore 'perseverance' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of doggedness
the result of doggedness rather than talent
Synonyms
determination,
resolution,
persistence,
tenacity,
perseverance,
endurance,
stubbornness,
single-mindedness,
obstinacy,
steadiness,
steadfastness,
relentlessness,
pertinacity,
tenaciousness,
bulldog tenacity
in the sense of endurance
Definition
the ability to withstand prolonged hardship
a test of endurance
Synonyms
staying power,
strength,
resolution,
resignation,
determination,
patience,
submission,
stamina,
fortitude,
persistence,
tenacity,
perseverance,
toleration,
sufferance,
doggedness,
stickability (informal),
pertinacity
in the sense of resolution
Definition
firmness or determination
He implemented policy with resolution and single-mindedness.
Synonyms
determination,
energy,
purpose,
resolve,
courage,
dedication,
fortitude,
sincerity,
tenacity,
perseverance,
willpower,
boldness,
firmness,
staying power,
stubbornness,
constancy,
earnestness,
obstinacy,
steadfastness,
doggedness,
relentlessness,
resoluteness,
staunchness
in the sense of stamina
Definition
energy and strength sustained while performing an activity over a long time
You have to have a lot of stamina to be a top-class dancer.