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continuing firmly or obstinately in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition.
"one of the government's most persistent critics"
synonyms: tenacious, persevering, determined, resolute, purposeful, dogged, single-minded, tireless, indefatigable, patient, unflagging, untiring, insistent, importunate, relentless, unrelenting; More
antonyms: irresolute
2.
continuing to exist or endure over a prolonged period.
"persistent rain will affect many areas"
synonyms: constant, continuous, continuing, continual, nonstop, never-ending, steady, uninterrupted, unbroken, interminable, incessant, unceasing, endless, unending, perpetual, unremitting, unrelenting, relentless, unrelieved, sustained More
antonyms: occasional, intermittent
