persistently
/pərˈsɪstəntli/
stubbornly
📚 Meanings
- 1.
In a way that continues firmly or obstinately in an opinion or course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition.
"She persistently pursued her dream of becoming a doctor despite numerous rejections."
- 2.
In a way that continues to exist or occur over a prolonged period; continuously.
"The headache persistently bothered him throughout the day."
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She persistently knocked on the door until someone finally answered.
She stubbornly knocked on the door until someone finally answered.
Despite numerous setbacks, he persistently worked towards his goal.
Despite many failures, he consistently worked towards his objective.
The dog persistently begged for food whenever we ate at the table.
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How do you pronounce persistently?
persistently is pronounced [/pərˈsɪstəntli/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does persistently mean?
persistently means "stubbornly". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is persistently?
persistently is a Intermediate-level word.
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Example: "She persistently knocked on the door until someone finally answered." — used to mean "stubbornly".
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