Persistent
Persistent adjective - Continuing despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement.
Usage example: although his first attempts were singularly unsuccessful, he was persistent in his pursuit of a career in rock music
Staunch is a synonym for persistent. In some cases you can use "Staunch" instead an adjective "Persistent".
Staunch
Staunch adjective - Firm in one's allegiance to someone or something.
Persistent is a synonym for staunch. Sometimes you can use "Persistent" instead an adjective "Staunch".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- steady and persistent
- steady and staunch
- firm and persistent
- firm and staunch
- resolute and persistent
- resolute and staunch
- determined and persistent
- determined and staunch
- steadfast and persistent
- steadfast and staunch
- stubborn and persistent
- stubborn and staunch
- unyielding and persistent
- unyielding and staunch
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