persistent
/pəˈsɪstənt/adjective
Obstinately refusing to give up or let go.
Example sentences
- “She has had a persistent cough for weeks.”
- “There was a persistent knocking on the door.”
Featured as word of the day on March 19, 2027.
Related words
persuasiveGood at convincing someone to do or believe something.persistTo go on stubbornly or resolutely.pertinentImportant with regard to (a subject or matter); relevant.persevereTo persist steadfastly in pursuit of an undertaking, task, journey, or goal, even if hindered by distraction, difficulty, obstacles, or discouragement.pervadeTo be in every part of; to spread through.perplexTo cause to feel baffled; to puzzle.