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perseverance

/ˌpɜːsəˈvɪəɹəns/ /ˌpɝsəˈvɪɹəns/

Meanings
noun
Continuing in a course of action without regard to discouragement, opposition or previous failure.

Examples :

"Even though she failed her driving test twice, her perseverance paid off when she finally passed on her third attempt. "
character attitude action achievement mind quality

Related Words

Illustration attempt

attempt noun

/əˈtɛmpt/

The action of trying at something.

"It was worth the attempt."

Illustration driving

driving verb

/ˈdɹaɪvɪŋ/

To provide an impetus for motion or other physical change, to move an object by means of the provision of force thereto.

"You drive nails into wood with a hammer."

Illustration previous

previous noun

/ˈpɹiːvɪəs/ /ˈpɹivi.əs/

An existing criminal record (short for "previous convictions")

"It turned out the shoplifter had a lot of previous."

Illustration opposition

opposition noun

/ɒpəˈzɪʃən/ /ɑpəˈzɪʃn̩/

The action of opposing or of being in conflict.

"The student's opposition to the new school rules caused a disruption. "

Illustration finally

finally adverb

/ˈfaɪ.nəl.i/ /ˈfaɪ.nl̩.i/

At the end or conclusion; ultimately.

"The contest was long, but the Romans finally conquered."

Illustration continuing

continuing verb

/kənˈtɪnjuːɪŋ/

To proceed with (doing an activity); to prolong (an activity).

"Do you want me to continue to unload these?"

Illustration course

course noun

/kɔːs/ /kɔɹs/

A sequence of events.

"The normal course of events seems to be just one damned thing after another."

Illustration regard

regard noun

/ɹɪˈɡɑːd/ /ɹɪˈɡɑɹd/

A steady look, a gaze.

"My mother's steady regard softened my anger. "

Illustration action

action noun

/ˈæk.ʃən/

Something done so as to accomplish a purpose.

"The student's action of studying diligently improved her grades. "

Illustration failure

failure noun

/ˈfeɪl.jɚ/ /ˈfeɪl.jə/

State or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, opposite of success.

"The student's repeated failure to complete her homework resulted in a failing grade. "

Illustration without

without adverb

/wɪθˈʌʊt/ /wɪðˈaʊt/

Outside, externally. This is still used in the names of some civil parishes in England, e.g. St Cuthbert Without.

"The school is located just outside the town, without the main shopping area. "

Illustration discouragement

discouragement noun

/dɪˈskʌrɪdʒmənt/ /dɪˈskɜːrɪdʒmənt/

The loss of confidence or enthusiasm.

"The constant criticism from her peers caused a lot of discouragement, making her lose interest in her school project. "