Persistent and Transitory

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

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Transitory is an antonym for persistent.

Transitory adjective - Lasting only for a short time.

Usage example: a transitory panic struck me when I realized that we had left the baby in the car

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Persistent is an antonym for transitory.

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