Synonyms of perseverance

perseverance

noun

as in persistence

the quality that allows someone to continue trying to do something even though it is difficult

His perseverance was rewarded: after many rejections, he finally found a job.

Perseverance is required to perfect just about any skill.

Related Words

• persistence
• persistency
• determination
• tenacity
• doggedness
• stubbornness
• tenaciousness
• obstinacy
• obduracy
• decisiveness
• resolve
• confidence
• resoluteness
• purposefulness
• decision
• firmness
• resolution
• readiness
• stick-to-itiveness
• granite
• obstinateness
• obdurateness
• decidedness
• certitude
• certainty
• fortitude
• eagerness
• determinedness
• sureness
• gameness
• grit
• alacrity
• iron
• sand
• pluck
• backbone

Dissimilar Words

• uncertainty
• doubt
• reluctance
• unwillingness
• aversion
• disinclination
• indetermination
• incertitude
• indisposition
• hesitation
• indecision
• vacillation
• indecisiveness
• irresolution
• irresoluteness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of perseverance

This is where many people confuse perseverance with grinding. — Jj Mazzo, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Pulling off the build, however, was an exercise in perseverance. — Liam Hess, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026

What a lesson of perseverance and patience to pass along to his players. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026

On 1 of 1, themes of gratitude, faith, hard work, perseverance, transformation and the unifying power of hip-hop dominate the track list, continuing Lyte’s natural talent for imparting wisdom on her audience. — Kyle Eustice, VIBE.com, 22 Oct. 2026