perseverant
perseverant — adjective
- perseverantpositive
- more perseverantcomparative
- most perseverantsuperlative
1. Someone who is perseverant continues to work steadily toward a goal despite obst
Someone who is perseverant continues to work steadily toward a goal despite obstacles, even when the effort required is challenging and time-consuming.
Mei-Lin was perseverant, visiting twenty bookshops over two months to find a rare book.
be perseverant in + noun phrase (visiting...)
Even after failing his driving test three times, Diego remained perseverant and finally passed.
remained + perseverant
Darius remained perseverant in his job search, sending out applications every week for six months.
Fatima's perseverant attitude helped her learn English while working full time at a busy restaurant.
Kenji faced many rejections but remained perseverant, sending his novel to one publisher after another.
- persistent
more common and can describe both positive and negative repeated actions; perseverant is always positive
- determined
focuses on firmness of purpose rather than long-term continued effort
- tenacious
more formal; suggests holding on very tightly to a goal
- quitter
informal; a person who gives up easily
- half-hearted
describes effort made without real commitment or energy
文法句型
be perseverant in [something]