Persistent and Self-possessed

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

Self-possessed and persistent are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Self-possessed" instead an adjective "Persistent".

Nearby Words: persistence, persisting, persistently, persistency

Self-possessed adjective - Free from emotional or mental agitation.

Persistent and self-possessed are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Persistent" instead an adjective phrase "Self-possessed".