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
- 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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