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Adjective(1) (2) never-ceasing(3) continually recurring to the mind(4) retained(5) not shed(6) determined; continuous

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(1) In terms of pain, however, u2018chronicu2019 denotes persistent pain over a period of at least three months.(2) Now, there's a thing: u2018a persistent irritating critic; a nuisance.u2019(3) A south Essex mum jailed for her daughter's persistent truancy today branded her imprisonment a u2018waste of time and moneyu2019.(4) It is defined as persistent or recurrent abdominal pain or abdominal discomfort centered in the upper abdomen.(5) Dioxin is persistent in the environment and in the human body, whereas the herbicides are not.(6) During that time there had been persistent rain and frost.(7) Patients who have trigger points often report regional, persistent pain that usually results in a decreased range of motion of the muscle in question.(8) However, these chemicals are persistent in the environment, and low-level exposures continue to occur in the general population.(9) Now the small towns seem sleepy, subject to the slower economy and the persistent rain, but thenu2026 I don't know.(10) Many of these chemicals are persistent and fat soluble and they tend, therefore, to accumulate in animal tissue.(11) A judge has told a persistent drink-driver to pass a medical examination before he can drive again.(12) If the pain is persistent then surgical options are explored.(13) Heavy and persistent rain has been forecast for today with a risk of flooding, however only one flood warning remains in place - at Cononley near Skipton.(14) The Philosopher Igal Kvart has been a persistent critic of the claim that it is possible to analyze counterfactuals without using causation.(15) Such chemicals are known as persistent organic pollutants.(16) But a persistent critic could argue that this showed how skillfully the participant, the caller, and the hidden accomplice had devised the deception.
Related Words
(1) be persistent
(2) make persistent efforts
Synonyms
Adjective
1. tenacious
2. constant
3. chronic
5. relentless
6. lasting
7. dogged


📺 Word Example from TV Shows

Oh, and two years ago
you had a persistent ear infection.

Oh, and two years ago you had a PERSISTENT ear infection.

The Big Bang Theory Season 6, Episode 3


...and one particularly persistent
PE teacher...

...and one particularly PERSISTENT PE teacher...

The Big Bang Theory Season 4, Episode 2


You're very persistent.

You're very PERSISTENT.

The Big Bang Theory Season 10, Episode 8


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