Antonyms for persistence

Grammar : Noun

Spell : per-sis-tuh ns, -zis-

Phonetic Transcription : pərˈsɪs təns, -ˈzɪs-

Definition of persistence

Origin : 1540s, from Middle French persistance, from persistant "lasting, enduring, permanent," from Latin persistentem (nominative persistens), present participle of persistere (see persist). Often spelled persistance 16c. Related: Persistency.

noun steadfastness

Example sentences :

In this persistence he displayed courage worthy of a better reward.
Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson

Presently, however, the sincerity and persistence of the girl won him over.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

This persistence in a phylloxera-ravaged district is quite touching.
Extract from : « The Roof of France » by Matilda Betham-Edwards

Ingres' persistence looked like folly, even madness in his eyes.
Extract from : « In the Heart of Vosges » by Matilda Betham-Edwards

Mr. Gordon believed that to shrewdness and persistence all things are possible.
Extract from : « Cleveland Past and Present » by Maurice Joblin

"If your Highness will excuse my persistence," began Mr. Taylor blandly.
Extract from : « Jennie Baxter, Journalist » by Robert Barr

Baffled by the persistence of that refusal, Cesare all but returned a bachelor to Italy.
Extract from : « The Life of Cesare Borgia » by Raphael Sabatini

The persistence of this spirit has been the curse of the Allies ever since.
Extract from : « England and Germany » by Emile Joseph Dillon

But now, this patience, this persistence, was indeed a precious thing.
Extract from : « The Trimming of Goosie » by James Hopper

The hope I cling to is that she will see in my persistence a proof of sincerity.
Extract from : « The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II) » by Charles James Lever

Synonyms for persistence

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