Persevering and Quitting

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Persevering adjective - Continuing despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement.

Usage example: at the end of the long, winding trail, persevering hikers will be rewarded with an inviting, secluded lake

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Quitting is an antonym for persevering.

Quitting noun - The act of leaving a place.

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Persevering is an antonym for quitting.

Nearby Words: quit, quitter, quitted

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Quitting and Persevering. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/persevering/quitting

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