Persistent

Pronunciation: /pərˈsɪstənt/

Persistent (adjective)

  1. Continuing to try or do something, even when it's difficult.
  2. Continuing for a long time without stopping or changing.
  3. Happening again and again over a period of time.

Examples

  • She is persistent in achieving her goals.
  • He remained persistent despite the challenges.

Common collocations: persistent effort, persistent attitude, persistent problem, persistent smell, persistent symptoms