persistent

adjectiveB2 · Upper-intermediate

Continuing for a long time, or not giving up.

Meaning of «persistent»

adjective

continuing for a long time, or not giving up

She has a persistent cough that will not go away.

Translation

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The difference between similar words

not willing to give up or change

determineddecided to do it and will not give up; positiveShe is determined to pass the exam.

persistentkeeps trying again and again, even when hardHe is a persistent reporter who never gives up.

stubbornrefuses to change your mind; usually negativeMy father is too stubborn to say sorry.

adamantvery sure about one decision, will not change itShe was adamant that she would not go.

lasting a long time or coming back

chroniclasting a long time, especially an illnessShe has chronic back pain.

persistentcontinuing and not going awayA persistent cough kept me awake all night.

recurrenthappening again and againHe suffers from recurrent headaches every few months.

Word family

persist B2 · verbpersistence B2 · nounpersistent B2 · adjective

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