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- DictionaryPer·sist·ent/pərˈsistənt/
adjective
- 1. continuing firmly or obstinately in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition: "he has been a persistent critic of the project"
- 2. continuing to exist or endure over a prolonged period: "persistent rain will affect many areas"
Definitions of persistent. adjective. stubbornly unyielding. synonyms: dogged, dour, pertinacious, tenacious, unyielding. obstinate, stubborn, unregenerate. tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield. adjective. never-ceasing. synonyms: relentless, unrelenting. continual.
adjective. persisting, especially in spite of opposition, obstacles, discouragement, etc.; persevering: a most annoyingly persistent young man. lasting or enduring tenaciously: the persistent aroma of verbena; a persistent cough. constantly repeated; continued: persistent noise. Biology. continuing or permanent.
Definition of persistent adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
3 days ago · Something that is persistent continues to exist or happen for a long time; used especially about bad or undesirable states or situations. Her position as national leader has been weakened by persistent fears of another coup attempt. His cough grew more persistent until it never stopped.
continuing for a long period of time without interruption, or repeated frequently, especially in a way that is annoying and cannot be stopped synonym unrelenting persistent rain a persistent cough I can't take much more of this persistent criticism. He resigned over persistent rumors of his affair with an actress.
adjective. uk / pəˈsɪst ə nt / us. persistent adjective (THING) Add to word list. Something unpleasant that is persistent continues for a long time or is difficult to get rid of: a persistent cough. persistent adjective (PERSON) A persistent person continues to do something although other people do not want them to:
adj. 1. Refusing to give up or let go; persevering obstinately. 2. Insistently repetitive or continuous: a persistent honking of car horns. 3. Existing or remaining in the same state for an indefinitely long time; enduring: persistent rumors; a persistent infection. 4.
