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
Steadfast is a synonym for persistent in determined topic. In some cases you can use "Steadfast" instead an adjective "Persistent".
Steadfast
Steadfast adjective - Firm in one's allegiance to someone or something.
Nearby Words: steadfastness, steadfastly
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- steady and persistent
- steady and steadfast
- firm and persistent
- firm and steadfast
- resolute and persistent
- resolute and steadfast
- determined and persistent
- determined and steadfast
- fixed and persistent
- fixed and steadfast
- obstinate and persistent
- obstinate and steadfast
- stubborn and persistent
- stubborn and steadfast
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