Persevering — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb adjective /ˌpər-sə-ˈvir/ per·se·vere

Meaning & Definition of Persevering

Persevering (verb)

  1. to persist in a state, enterprise, or undertaking in spite of counterinfluences, opposition, or discouragement

Persevering (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. continuing despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement

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

    similar: dogged, insistent, patient, persistent, pertinacious, tenacious
    related: assured, certain, dedicated, determined, firm, hell-bent, intent, positive, resolute, resolved, single-minded, sure, adamant, bullheaded, hardened, hardheaded, headstrong, implacable, indurate, mulish, obdurate, obstinate, opinionated, peevish, perverse, pigheaded, self-willed, stiff-necked, stubborn, unregenerate, unyielding, willful, unfaltering, unhesitating, unwavering, resistant, wayward, wrongheaded, constant, devoted, faithful, good, loyal, staunch, steadfast, steady, true, indomitable, unconquerable, hard, inflexible, relentless, stern, unbending, unflinching, unrelenting
    near: quitting, surrendering, yielding, faltering, hesitant, hesitating, irresolute, vacillating, wavering, disloyal, faithless, false, fickle, inconstant, perfidious, traitorous, treacherous

Persevering (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. 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"

    similar: carrying on, persisting, gutting it out, hanging in there
    related: digging in, hanging on, keeping up, following through (with), knuckling down
    near: giving up, knocking off, quitting, bowing, giving in, submitting, succumbing, surrendering, yielding, faltering, hanging back, hesitating, shilly-shallying, vacillating, wavering, wobbling

Related Entry: Persevere (verb)

Persevere is a different word from Persevering. The synonyms below are for persevere, not for persevering.

  1. 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"

    similar: carry on, persist, gut it out, hang in there
    related: dig in, hang on, keep up, follow through (with), knuckle down
    near: give up, knock off, quit, bow, give in, submit, succumb, surrender, yield, falter, hang back, hesitate, shilly-shally, vacillate, waver, wobble

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Persevering

The most common words with a similar meaning to Persevering:

dogged, insistent, patient, persistent, pertinacious, tenacious, carrying on, persisting, gutting it out, hanging in there

Related Words for Persevering

assured, certain, dedicated, determined, firm, hell-bent, intent, positive, resolute, resolved, single-minded, sure, adamant, bullheaded, hardened, hardheaded, headstrong, implacable, indurate, mulish, obdurate, obstinate, opinionated, peevish, perverse, pigheaded, self-willed, stiff-necked, stubborn, unregenerate

Near Antonyms of Persevering

quitting, surrendering, yielding, faltering, hesitant, hesitating, irresolute, vacillating, wavering, disloyal, faithless, false, fickle, inconstant, perfidious, traitorous, treacherous, giving up, knocking off, bowing, giving in, submitting, succumbing, hanging back, shilly-shallying, wobbling

Word Forms of Persevering

Inflections: persevered

Derived words: perseveringly (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Persevering

Middle English perseveren, borrowed from Anglo-French parseverer, perseverer "to last, endure, persist in spite of opposition," borrowed from Latin persevērāre "to persist in a course of action or an attitude in spite of opposition, keep on, (of a condition) continue, last," from per- per- + -sevērāre, verbal derivative of sevērus "stern, austere, severe"

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Persevering

What does "Persevering" mean?

"Persevering" means to persist in a state, enterprise, or undertaking in spite of counterinfluences, opposition, or discouragement. As an a verb and an adjective, it is defined as: to persist in a state, enterprise, or undertaking in spite of counterinfluences, opposition, or discouragement. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Persevering"?

Other words for "Persevering" include dogged, insistent, patient, persistent, pertinacious, tenacious, carrying on and persisting. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Persevering" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Persevering"?

There are 71 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Persevering". Common alternatives include dogged, insistent, patient, persistent, pertinacious, tenacious, carrying on, persisting, gutting it out and hanging in there.

How do you use "Persevering" in a sentence?

Examples of "Persevering" in a sentence: "at the end of the long, winding trail, persevering hikers will be rewarded with an inviting, secluded lake"; "although he was frustrated by the lack of financial resources and support, he persevered in his scientific research".

Is "Persevering" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Persevering" can be used as a verb and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Persevering"?

"Persevering" is pronounced /ˌpər-sə-ˈvir/ and divided into syllables as per·se·vere.

What is the origin of the word "Persevering"?

"Persevering" comes from Middle English perseveren, borrowed from Anglo-French parseverer, perseverer "to last, endure, persist in spite of opposition," borrowed from Latin persevērāre "to persist in a course of action or an attitude in spite of opposition, keep on, (of a condition) continue, last," from per- per- + -sevērāre, verbal derivative of sevērus "stern, austere, severe". First known use: 14th century.

What is another word for "Persevering" meaning "continuing despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement"?

When "Persevering" (adjective) means continuing despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement, synonyms include dogged, insistent, patient, persistent, pertinacious and tenacious.