Antonyms for perseverance

Grammar : Noun

Spell : pur-suh-veer-uhns

Phonetic Transcription : ˌpɜr səˈvɪər əns

Definition of perseverance

Origin : mid-14c., from Old French perseverance "persistence, endurance" (12c., Modern French persévérance) and directly from Latin perseverantia "steadfastness, constancy," from perseverantem (nominative perseverans), from perseverare (see persevere).

noun diligence, hard work

Example sentences :

I have often heard Pericles speak of his childish obstinacy and perseverance.
Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child

I sincerely wish you, sir, the success your perseverance so well deserves.
Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 4 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

But in his heart, I am sure, he was relieved by my perseverance in the project.
Extract from : « In the Valley » by Harold Frederic

As to that wretch's perseverance, those only, who know not the man, will wonder at it.
Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 2 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

With a little industry and perseverance wonders might be done in this country.
Extract from : « The Field of Ice » by Jules Verne

The bears are put off the scent; they have no perseverance, and have grown tired waiting for us.
Extract from : « The Field of Ice » by Jules Verne

It was his courage and perseverance in remaining four whole winters among the ice.
Extract from : « The Field of Ice » by Jules Verne

An eminently characteristic anecdote has been told of his perseverance as a boy.
Extract from : « Self-Help » by Samuel Smiles

The motto of his life was “Perseverance,” and well, he acted up to it.
Extract from : « Self-Help » by Samuel Smiles

Application and perseverance, and the diligent improvement of opportunities, will do the rest.
Extract from : « Self-Help » by Samuel Smiles

Synonyms for perseverance

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