Perseverance Vocabulary

adjective continuing without stopping or pausing

• The ceaseless rain caused flooding in the area.
• The never-ending construction noise is driving me crazy.
• I can't stand the non-stop chatter in this room.
• His ceaseless pursuit of perfection is admirable.

noun a word used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

adverb a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

conjunction a word used to connect clauses or sentences or to coordinate words in the same clause

• We must uphold our principles come what may.
• I'm going to stick by you no matter what, come what may.
• I'll have your back through thick and thin, come what may.
• She was determined to reach her goals, come what may.

noun a firmness of purpose; resoluteness.

adjective determined; resolute.

• Her determination to succeed in the business world was evident in her relentless work ethic.
• Despite facing many obstacles, his determination never wavered.
• She's got mad determination to reach her goals no matter what.
• His determination was like a roaring fire, never extinguished by setbacks.

adverb in a spirited and determined manner

• She gamely accepted the challenge and completed the task with determination.
• He gamely tried his best in the game, even though he knew he wasn't very good at it.
• They gamely went along with the plan, even though they had doubts about its success.
• The team gamely fought against all odds to secure their victory in the championship.

adjective not able to be extinguished or put out

• The scientist discovered an inextinguishable flame that could burn indefinitely.
• Her passion for art is inextinguishable; she paints every day without fail.
• His love for her was inextinguishable; he couldn't stop thinking about her.
• The memory of her laughter was like an inextinguishable light in his heart.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action or state of being

adverb a word that modifies or describes a verb, adjective, or another adverb

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence

interjection a word or phrase that expresses emotion or exclamation

• In times of adversity, it is important to adopt a 'never say die' attitude.
• When faced with challenges, just remember to never say die.
• No matter what happens, always have that never say die mentality.
• The team's never say die spirit helped them secure a last-minute victory.

verb to continue firmly or obstinately in an opinion or course of action despite difficulty or opposition

• Despite facing numerous obstacles, he continued to persist in his pursuit of a higher education.
• She just won't give up - she's persisting in asking for a raise.
• Even though it's tough, I'm gonna persist and get through this difficult time.
• The idea of love can persist through even the darkest of times.

adjective showing or promising no abatement of severity, intensity, strength, or pace

• The relentless pursuit of excellence is what sets our company apart from the competition.
• She's been on a relentless shopping spree lately, buying something new every day.
• The boss is a relentless taskmaster, always pushing us to work harder.
• The relentless pounding of the waves against the shore was both soothing and powerful.

noun the quality or state of being relentless; unyielding or determined in purpose or effort

• The relentlessness of the team's pursuit of excellence is truly impressive.
• Her relentlessness in chasing her dreams is inspiring to everyone around her.
• I can't believe the relentlessness of that salesperson, they just won't take no for an answer.
• The relentlessness of time never stops, always moving forward without pause.

verb To continue doing something, especially when it is difficult or tedious

preposition To adhere or remain attached to something

• It is important to stick at your studies in order to achieve good grades.
• I know studying can be tough, but you just have to stick at it.
• Don't give up on your goals, just stick at it and you'll get there.
• Sometimes life throws challenges at us, but we must stick at it and keep moving forward.

verb to continue doing something despite difficulties or challenges

• Despite the challenges, it is important to stick it out until the project is completed.
• I know it's tough, but you just have to stick it out and see how it goes.
• Hey, don't give up now, just stick it out a little longer!
• Sometimes life throws obstacles at us, but we have to stick it out and keep moving forward.

adjective holding fast; characterized by keeping a firm hold; persistent; stubborn

• The tenacious lawyer never gave up on fighting for justice for her client.
• My tenacious friend never backs down from a challenge.
• That tenacious dude never quits, he's like a bulldog!
• Her tenacious spirit was like a flame that couldn't be extinguished.

noun a tough person who endures hardship or difficulty without complaining

verb to endure hardship or difficulty without giving up

• In order to succeed in this competitive industry, sometimes you have to tough it out and persevere through the challenges.
• I know the training is intense, but you just have to tough it out if you want to make it to the finish line.
• Dude, I know this breakup is rough, but you gotta tough it out and move on.
• Life can throw unexpected obstacles at you, but you have to tough it out and keep pushing forward.

noun a person's employment or occupation

verb to exert oneself to do or make something

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

• The employees in this company work like dogs to meet their deadlines.
• I've been working like a dog all week to finish this project.
• I'm so tired from working like a dog at my job.
• She worked like a dog to achieve her goals, never giving up.

noun a word used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

adverb a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

• Against all odds, the small startup company managed to secure a major investment from a large corporation.
• Against all odds, we actually made it to the concert on time despite all the traffic.
• Against all odds, my team pulled off a major win in the final seconds of the game.
• Against all odds, she fought through her illness and came out stronger on the other side.