Synonyms of persevering

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adjective

as in persistent

continuing despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement

at the end of the long, winding trail, persevering hikers will be rewarded with an inviting, secluded lake

Synonyms & Similar Words

• persistent
• resolute
• insistent
• steadfast
• stubborn
• tenacious
• patient
• determined
• dogged
• relentless
• steady
• dedicated
• pertinacious
• loyal
• constant
• true
• adamant
• faithful
• staunch
• willful
• positive
• obstinate
• resolved
• devoted
• resistant
• good
• unyielding
• hard
• hardened
• sure
• certain
• implacable
• obdurate
• firm
• unfaltering
• hardheaded
• assured
• unhesitating
• mulish
• intent
• headstrong
• peevish
• single-minded
• unregenerate
• indomitable
• unwavering
• wayward
• opinionated
• bullheaded
• unconquerable
• pigheaded
• perverse
• unflinching
• unrelenting
• indurate
• unbending
• wrongheaded
• hell-bent
• self-willed
• stern
• stiff-necked
• inflexible

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• yielding
• surrendering
• quitting
• faltering
• hesitant
• irresolute
• treacherous
• disloyal
• faithless
• hesitating
• wavering
• false
• fickle
• perfidious
• inconstant
• vacillating
• traitorous

persevering

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verb

present participle of persevere

as in persisting

to continue despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement

although he was frustrated by the lack of financial resources and support, he persevered in his scientific research

Synonyms & Similar Words

• persisting
• carrying on
• hanging in there
• gutting it out
• hanging on
• following through (with)
• keeping up
• digging in
• knuckling down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• quitting
• submitting
• giving up
• yielding
• bowing
• knocking off
• surrendering
• succumbing
• giving in
• faltering
• hesitating
• wavering
• vacillating
• wobbling
• hanging back
• shilly-shallying

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of persevering

Verb

As the evening turned to night and the festivities wound down, people hugged and said goodbye and thanked my husband and me for persevering. — Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026

Aside from his flashy style and unique combination of quick athleticism and devastating strength, Nadal is also known for persevering through injury. — Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026

Kudos to their team for persevering through it and coming out to live for a second round of the playoffs. — David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026

Jokic blamed himself for the series loss, which ended with Minnesota persevering through injuries to Anthony Edwards, Donte DiVincenzo, Ayo Dosunmu and Kyle Anderson. — Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 1 May 2026

However, the outlet also says Beatrice is persevering and trying to block out the outside noise. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 31 Mar. 2026

In addition to the pious, persevering Goma and flawed Chandravati in the mortal realm, in the divine realm there are the goddesses Sati and her reincarnation as Parvati. — Jessica Vantine Birkenholtz, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026

According to league and team sources, the Knicks have not engaged in any discussions about a possible Towns trade this season and plan on persevering with him during this challenging time. — Sam Amick, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2026

Simply raising payroll taxes would send exactly the wrong message to employers persevering and deciding whether to grow jobs or invest in California. — Vince Fong, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026