persistently
Again and again
Persistently means in a manner that continues despite obstacles, resistance, or discouragement.
Someone who persistently asks questions keeps asking them: She persistently called until someone answered.
The word can suggest admirable determination or annoying stubbornness, depending on context: He persistently ignored the warnings.
With obstinate persistence
- tenaciouslyWith stubborn persistence
- relentlesslyWithout stopping or weakening
- tirelesslyWithout showing weariness
- unflagginglyWithout losing energy
indefatigably · assiduously · unwaveringly · resolutely · steadfastly · single-mindedly · purposefully · industriously
Without pause or interruption
- constantlyAt all times
- unceasinglyWithout ever stopping
- ceaselesslyWithout ever stopping
- nonstopWithout pause or break
perpetually · uninterruptedly · repeatedly · endlessly · interminably · chronically · habitually · recurrently
In an unyielding manner
- bullheadedlyWith stubborn refusal to yield
- mulishlyWith stubborn refusal
- pigheadedlyWith stubborn inflexibility
- adamantlyWith stubborn resolve
inflexibly · intransigently · willfully · perversely · uncooperatively · defiantly · recalcitrantly · contrarily
doggedly
With obstinate persistence
- tenaciouslyWith stubborn persistence
- relentlesslyWithout stopping or weakening
- tirelesslyWithout showing weariness
unflaggingly · indefatigably · assiduously · unwaveringly · resolutely · steadfastly · single-mindedly · purposefully · industriously · diligently
incessantly
Without pause or interruption
- constantlyAt all times
- unceasinglyWithout ever stopping
- ceaselesslyWithout ever stopping
nonstop · perpetually · uninterruptedly · repeatedly · endlessly · interminably · chronically · habitually · recurrently · continually
obstinately
In an unyielding manner
- bullheadedlyWith stubborn refusal to yield
- mulishlyWith stubborn refusal
- pigheadedlyWith stubborn inflexibility
adamantly · inflexibly · intransigently · willfully · perversely · uncooperatively · defiantly · recalcitrantly · contrarily · headstrongly
persistentlysporadically
At irregular intervals
intermittently · occasionally · periodically · erratically · irregularly
persistentlyhalfheartedly
Without real interest
irresolutely · weakly · feebly · tentatively · hesitatingly
persistentlybriefly
In few words
momentarily · fleetingly · temporarily · transiently · ephemerally
- persistent painOngoing bodily distress
- persistent coughLasting respiratory irritation symptom
- persistent acheContinuous bodily discomfort
- persistent sadnessEnduring low mood
- persistent rainPrecipitation that continues unabated
- persistent exhaustionOngoing state of depletion