Vocabulary
Perseverance
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.
Urdu meaning
ثابت قدم رہنا، استقلال
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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- They insist on coherence across sectors, on bravery from those in positions of power, and on perseverance from those on the margins.
- It should not have to take years of litigation and perseverance for a woman to establish that she will not compromise on her professional dignity.
- Yet their perseverance in the face of unspeakable adversity has won the Palestinian people and their cause supporters the world over.
- Greatness is not about the adulation of others; it is about perseverance, humility, and an unwavering commitment to one`s goals.
- We will need time and perseverance and tolerance for mistakes as well.
Synonyms
persistence, tenacity, determination, resolve, resolution, resoluteness, staying power
Antonyms
give up, stop, quit
Curator example
“his perseverance with the technique illustrates his single-mindedness”
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