perseverance

2 definitions • 8 examples

continued effort to do or achieve something, even when this is difficult or takes a long time:

It took a lot of patience and perseverance for all sides to reach an agreement.

Over and over, they have shown perseverance in the face of adversity.

A combination of brilliant imagination and dogged perseverance enabled them to triumph.

Eventually, her perseverance paid off and she won a contract with a major recording company.

I think the reason I won a gold medal was sheer perseverance, not because I was more talented than anybody else.

the quality of being someone who continues to make an effort to achieve their aims, even when this is difficult or takes a long time:

One of the most essential qualities of a scientist is perseverance.

Her perseverance in the face of professional and personal challenges makes her my role model.

He's a highly motivated individual, with the perseverance required to complete projects.