Pertinacious and Wavering

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

Usage example: a pertinacious little boy who was determined to catch and collect reptiles

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Wavering is an antonym for pertinacious.

Nearby Word: pertinacity

Wavering adjective - Uncertain in purpose or action.

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Pertinacious is an antonym for wavering.

Nearby Words: waver, wavered

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