perseverant
Won't give up
Perseverant means steadfast in pursuing a goal despite obstacles or setbacks.
The word is rarer than the noun perseverance but carries the same sense of determined persistence: The perseverant athlete trained through injury to compete again.
Someone perseverant doesn't give up easily.
Stubbornly determined to continue
- persistentContinuing despite difficulty
- doggedStubbornly persevering
- drivenIntensely determined to achieve
- resoluteFixed in purpose
steadfast · committed · dedicated · focused · unwavering · single-minded · unyielding · unrelenting
Capacity for sustained effort
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- patienceCalm during delays
persistence · tenacity · tirelessness · durability · staying power · long-suffering · hardiness · toughness
Fixed, unvarying quantity
- loyalFirm in allegiance
- faithfulConsistently loyal and true
- reliableConsistently performing as expected
- dependableWorthy of trust
unwavering · firm · stable · consistent · devoted · true · staunch · solid
tenacious
Stubbornly determined to continue
- persistentContinuing despite difficulty
- doggedStubbornly persevering
- drivenIntensely determined to achieve
resolute · steadfast · committed · dedicated · focused · unwavering · single-minded · unyielding · unrelenting · indomitable
stamina
Capacity for sustained effort
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
patience · persistence · tenacity · tirelessness · durability · staying power · long-suffering · hardiness · toughness · mettle
constant
Fixed, unvarying quantity
- loyalFirm in allegiance
- faithfulConsistently loyal and true
- reliableConsistently performing as expected
dependable · unwavering · firm · stable · consistent · devoted · true · staunch · solid · steady
perseverantquitter
One who surrenders
giving up · defeatist · inconstant · fickle · halfhearted
perseverantfaint-hearted
Lacking resolve or nerve
weak-willed · spineless · pusillanimous · timorous · yielding
perseverantirresolute
Lacking firmness of purpose
wavering · vacillating · wishy-washy · indecisive · weak-willed