Persistent
Persistent adjective - Continuing despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement.
Refractory and persistent are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Refractory" instead an adjective "Persistent".
Refractory
Refractory adjective - Given to resisting authority or another's control.
Persistent and refractory are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Persistent" instead an adjective "Refractory".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- firm and persistent
- firm and refractory
- determined and persistent
- determined and refractory
- fixed and persistent
- fixed and refractory
- obstinate and persistent
- obstinate and refractory
- stubborn and persistent
- stubborn and refractory
- unyielding and persistent
- unyielding and refractory
- immovable and persistent
- immovable and refractory
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