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persistent

Definition

  • adjective: continuing to do something or to try to do something even though it is difficult or other people want you to stop
  • adjective: existing for a long or longer than usual time or continuously
  • synonyms: abiding, accordant, adherent

Examples

  • Flooding has been a 'persistent' problem in the area this year.

  • He is one of the government's most 'persistent' critics.

  • He has been fighting a 'persistent' cold/infection.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) May I have this cruise? - Of course, Mater. - Uh-uh-uh! ...and again and I said, "No." He asked me again, and I said, "No." But, oh, he was a persistent little bugger for a two-cylinder. Finally I said, "All right, one little drive." - Oh! - Hey! (..)
    2006 Cars