perseverance
noun
per·se·ver·ance ˌpər-sə-ˈvir-ən(t)s 
: continued effort to do or achieve something despite difficulties, failure, or opposition : the action or condition or an instance of persevering : steadfastness
Example Sentences
The great international collectors and curators, once celebrated for their perceptiveness and perseverance, are now regularly deplored as traffickers in, or receivers of, stolen goods. 
Kwame Anthony Appiah, New York Review of Books, 9 Feb. 2006 … a cavalcade of black and brown and female faces spinning stories of hardship and triumph through perseverance. Michelle Cottle, New Republic, 14 Aug. 2000 … he had no-nonsense coaches with hearts of gold who taught him discipline; he learned perseverance from a father who sent him back out to fight after he took a licking … Jack McCallum, Sports Illustrated, 14 Dec. 1998 His perseverance was rewarded: after many rejections, he finally found a job. Perseverance is required to perfect just about any skill.
Kwame Anthony Appiah, New York Review of Books, 9 Feb. 2006 … a cavalcade of black and brown and female faces spinning stories of hardship and triumph through perseverance. Michelle Cottle, New Republic, 14 Aug. 2000 … he had no-nonsense coaches with hearts of gold who taught him discipline; he learned perseverance from a father who sent him back out to fight after he took a licking … Jack McCallum, Sports Illustrated, 14 Dec. 1998 His perseverance was rewarded: after many rejections, he finally found a job. Perseverance is required to perfect just about any skill. Recent Examples on the Web The group is encouraging people to submit their thoughts on what word captures the Ellicott City spirit — hope, perseverance, community? Janet Kusterer, Baltimore Sun, 7 Sep. 2022 Grit embodies perseverance, resolve, toughness and dedication to an excellent outcome regardless of any and all unanticipated barriers. Paige Francis, Forbes, 15 Aug. 2022 This victory, Majeski’s third in four years, came through a combination of perseverance, speed, experience and good fortune. Dave Kallmann, Journal Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2022 While characters demonstrate perseverance, courage and integrity, the movie could also be seen as romanticizing a violent lifestyle. Common Sense Media, Washington Post, 29 July 2022 Disappointments, regrets, forgiveness, tenderness, perseverance, and love. Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2022 First Tee has nine core values: honesty, integrity, sportsmanship, respect, judgment, confidence, responsibility, perseverance, and courtesy. Chloe Peterson, The Arizona Republic, 14 June 2022 Elena Orlando, a former Quinnipiac (Class of 2014) defenseman, was selected as the Denna Laing Award winner for perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to the sport. Kevin Paul Dupont, BostonGlobe.com, 21 May 2022 With the help of friends, Bob navigates the challenges, fun and excitement of Toot Town through songs and lessons on perseverance, self-help and friendship. Todd Spangler, Variety, 13 May 2022 See More
Janet Kusterer, Baltimore Sun, 7 Sep. 2022 Grit embodies perseverance, resolve, toughness and dedication to an excellent outcome regardless of any and all unanticipated barriers. Paige Francis, Forbes, 15 Aug. 2022 This victory, Majeski’s third in four years, came through a combination of perseverance, speed, experience and good fortune. Dave Kallmann, Journal Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2022 While characters demonstrate perseverance, courage and integrity, the movie could also be seen as romanticizing a violent lifestyle. Common Sense Media, Washington Post, 29 July 2022 Disappointments, regrets, forgiveness, tenderness, perseverance, and love. Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2022 First Tee has nine core values: honesty, integrity, sportsmanship, respect, judgment, confidence, responsibility, perseverance, and courtesy. Chloe Peterson, The Arizona Republic, 14 June 2022 Elena Orlando, a former Quinnipiac (Class of 2014) defenseman, was selected as the Denna Laing Award winner for perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to the sport. Kevin Paul Dupont, BostonGlobe.com, 21 May 2022 With the help of friends, Bob navigates the challenges, fun and excitement of Toot Town through songs and lessons on perseverance, self-help and friendship. Todd Spangler, Variety, 13 May 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English perseveraunce, borrowed from Anglo-French parseverance, parsevrance, borrowed from Latin persevērantia, noun derivative of persevērant-, persevērans "persisting in a course of action, steadfast," from present participle of persevērāre "to persist in a course of action or an attitude in spite of opposition, keep on" — more at persevere
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
perseverance
noun
per·se·ver·ance ˌpər-sə-ˈvir-əns
: the act or power of continuing to do something in spite of difficulties
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. Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- persistence
- persistency
- determination
- tenacity
- doggedness
- tenaciousness
- stubbornness
- obstinacy
- decisiveness
- resolve
- obduracy
- resoluteness
- purposefulness
- stick-to-itiveness
- confidence
- readiness
- firmness
- decision
- fortitude
- resolution
- obstinateness
- granite
- obdurateness
- certitude
- decidedness
- eagerness
- certainty
- grit
- determinedness
- gameness
- sureness
- alacrity
- iron
- sand
- pluck
- backbone
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- uncertainty
- doubt
- unwillingness
- reluctance
- indetermination
- incertitude
- disinclination
- aversion
- indecision
- indecisiveness
- irresolution
- hesitation
- vacillation
- indisposition
- irresoluteness