Persevering
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
Willful and persevering are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Willful" instead an adjective "Persevering".
Willful
Willful adjective - Given to resisting authority or another's control.
Persevering and willful are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Persevering" instead an adjective "Willful".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- determined and persevering
- determined and willful
- inflexible and persevering
- inflexible and willful
- resolved and persevering
- resolved and willful
- obstinate and persevering
- obstinate and willful
- stubborn and persevering
- stubborn and willful
- unyielding and persevering
- unyielding and willful
- tenacious and persevering
- tenacious and willful
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