Persistent

/pərˈsɪstənt/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Continuing to exist or endure over a prolonged period.

Her persistent efforts to improve her grades paid off when she received a scholarship.

Continuously recurring or remaining, often in a troublesome way.

He dealt with a persistent cough that lasted for weeks.

Having a determined and unwavering nature.

Despite numerous setbacks, her persistent nature drove her to complete the marathon.

Existing for a long time or consistently reappearing.

The persistent rain caused flooding in several areas of the city.

From Latin 'persistentem', present participle of 'persistere', meaning 'to stand firm, to continue'.

persistent nagging

Continual and often annoying repeated requests or complaints.

persistent effort

Continuous effort despite challenges or obstacles.

persistent problem

A problem that does not go away and continues to occur.

persistence

The quality of continuing firmly in an opinion or course of action.

persist

To continue steadily or firmly in some state or purpose despite discouragement.

Stubborn in pursuing something.

He's being persistent about getting that job even after several rejections.

Annoyingly relentless in a quest for attention.

She’s so persistent, always texting me to hang out.