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

For many years, the American dream has been defined by believing that hard work, smart choices, and perseverance can make things happen. — Peter Tillinghast, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Jacobs’s perseverance and creative eye led him to win student of the year at Parsons School of Design in 1984 and caught the attention of fashion-industry impresario Robert Duffy. — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 18 Aug. 2026

Dobnak hopes to continue inspiring others with his story of perseverance as his career continues. — Kansas City Star, 13 Aug. 2026

Many fans saw Jackie as a model of motherhood, devotion and perseverance. — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026