Perseverance: meaning, definitions and examples

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perseverance

 

[ ˌpɜːr.səˈvɪər.əns ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in achieving goals

Perseverance is the quality of continuing to try to achieve a particular aim despite difficulties or opposition.

Synonyms

determination, persistence, tenacity

Examples of usage

  • She had to show great perseverance to make her way in a male-dominated profession.
  • His perseverance paid off in the end when he finally landed his dream job.
Context #2 | Noun

in overcoming obstacles

Perseverance is the ability to keep going and pushing through challenges, even when things get tough.

Synonyms

endurance, resilience, steadfastness

Examples of usage

  • Her perseverance in the face of adversity inspired everyone around her.
  • The key to success is often a combination of talent and perseverance.

Translations

Translations of the word "perseverance" in other languages:

🇵🇹 perseverança

🇮🇳 दृढ़ता

🇩🇪 Durchhaltevermögen

🇮🇩 ketekunan

🇺🇦 наполегливість

🇵🇱 wytrwałość

🇯🇵 忍耐 (にんたい)

🇫🇷 persévérance

🇪🇸 perseverancia

🇹🇷 azim

🇰🇷 인내 (innae)

🇸🇦 مثابرة

🇨🇿 vytrvalost

🇸🇰 vytrvalosť

🇨🇳 毅力 (yìlì)

🇸🇮 vztrajnost

🇮🇸 þrautseigja

🇰🇿 табандылық

🇬🇪 მტკიცეობა

🇦🇿 səbir

🇲🇽 perseverancia

Etymology

The word 'perseverance' originated from the Latin word 'perseverantia', meaning 'persistence' or 'steadfastness'. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century. The concept of perseverance has long been valued in various cultures and is often seen as a key trait for success in achieving goals and overcoming obstacles.

See also: perseverer, perseverers, persevering.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,513, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.