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Comparative
more persistent
Superlative
most persistent
1
continuing over a long time or occurring repeatedly, often in a way that is irritating
- The child’s persistent questioning frustrated his exhausted parents.
- She was persistent in her efforts to solve the puzzle, despite multiple failures.
- The persistent rain lasted for days, flooding streets and disrupting daily life.
- Persistent spam emails cluttered her inbox every day.
- Despite the persistent setbacks, the team managed to finish the project on time.
2
continuing to do something despite facing criticism or difficulties
- Despite the setbacks, she remained persistent, never giving up on her goals.
- The persistent student continued to study diligently, determined to improve despite initial setbacks.
- Despite facing rejection, she remained persistent in her job search, applying to numerous positions.
- Her persistent advocacy for environmental protection inspired others to join the cause.
- The persistent entrepreneur faced numerous obstacles but never wavered in pursuit of her dream.
3
continuing to appear or recur in the mind
- He had persistent thoughts about the accident.
- The problem of guilt was persistent in her mind.
- Persistent worries affected his sleep.
- She struggled with persistent memories of childhood.
- The question remained persistent despite attempts to ignore it.
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remaining in place and not discarded, lost, or shed
- The persistent stain resisted all cleaning attempts.
- Pollen was persistent on the car despite washing.
- The persistent markings on the wall suggested past renovations.
- The persistent odor lingered for days.
- He noticed persistent dirt on the soles of his shoes.
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