Definition for Persistent:

• Remaining beyond the period when parts of the same kind sometimes fall off or are absorbed; permanent; as, persistent teeth or gills; a persistent calyx; - opposed to deciduous, and caducous.

Synonyms for Persistent:

• adj.

  •abiding (adjective)
  • fast,
  • steadfast,
  • everlasting,
  • lasting,
  • continuing,
  • enduring.
  •adhesive (adjective)
  • Clinging.
  •chronic (adjective)
  • long-lived,
  • unyielding,
  • prolonged,
  • rooted,
  • Recurring,
  • usual,
  • deep-rooted,
  • deep-seated,
  • settled,
  • ceaseless,
  • ingrained,
  • confirmed,
  • habitual,
  • sustained,
  • recurrent,
  • routine.
  •consistent (adjective)
  • unvarying,
  • homogeneous,
  • true,
  • unchanging,
  • dependable,
  • uniform,
  • of a piece,
  • even,
  • invariable.
  •constant (adjective)
  • nonstop,
  • unending.
  •continual (adjective)
  • regular,
  • running,
  • unbroken,
  • Staying,
  • connected,
  • repetitive,
  • frequent,
  • consecutive.
  •continued (adjective)
  • extended,
  • maintained,
  • interminable,
  • continued,
  • persevering.
  •continuous (adjective)
  • monolithic,
  • straight,
  • monotonous,
  • level,
  • endless,
  • seamless,
  • flat,
  • indefatigable,
  • coherent,
  • gapless,
  • steady,
  • unchangeable,
  • incessant,
  • robot-like,
  • undying,
  • featureless,
  • repeated,
  • cyclical,
  • un-intermittent.
  •diligent (adjective)
  • conscientious,
  • painstaking,
  • eager,
  • Plugging,
  • industrious,
  • careful,
  • active,
  • laborious,
  • earnest,
  • attentive.
  •durable (adjective)
  • strong,
  • tough,
  • Diuturnal,
  • perduring,
  • reliable,
  • substantial,
  • stable,
  • sound.
  •firm (adjective)
  • intent,
  • set,
  • inflexible,
  • staunch,
  • unflinching,
  • unbending,
  • determined,
  • resolved,
  • established,
  • sure,
  • adamant,
  • unshaken,
  • unwavering.
  •frequent (adjective)
  • many.
  •game (adjective)
  • hardy.
  •habitual (adjective)
  • repetitious.
  •haunting (adjective)
  • obsessive.
  •hell-bent (adjective)
  • strong-minded.
  •obstinate (adjective)
  • obstinate.
  •permanent (adjective)
  • fixed,
  • immutable.
  •persevering (adjective)
  • indomitable,
  • unfaltering,
  • surviving,
  • brave,
  • unflagging.
  •persistent (adjective)
  • stubborn,
  • bulldogged,
  • obdurate,
  • tireless,
  • dogged,
  • immovable.
  •resolute (adjective)
  • iron-willed,
  • valiant,
  • spunky,
  • thorough,
  • decided,
  • implacable,
  • fearless,
  • hearty,
  • bold,
  • ruthless,
  • bullheaded,
  • headstrong,
  • zealous,
  • plucky,
  • steely,
  • loyal,
  • serious,
  • willing,
  • committed,
  • faithful,
  • devoted,
  • inexorable,
  • strong-willed,
  • unshakeable,
  • dedicated,
  • courageous,
  • deliberate,
  • dauntless,
  • stern,
  • decisive,
  • uncompromising.
  •stable (adjective)
  • changeless,
  • solid.
  •tenacious (adjective)
  • stony,
  • flintlike,
  • stiff,
  • undaunted,
  • fervent,
  • hard.

• n.

  •
  • motivated,
  • competitive,
  • sedulous.
  •
  • urgent,
  • continue,
  • Importune.

Antonyms for Persistent:

• adj.

  • abiding
    fleeting, ephemeral, transient.
  • chronic
    eradicable, occasional, intermittent, curable, temporary.
  • consistent
    inconsistent, erratic, inconstant, incongruous, varying, disagreeing, irregular.
  • constant
    stopping, Terminating, interrupted, terminable, concluding, ending.
  • continual
    checked, infrequent, halting, broken, Ceasing.
  • diligent
    indifferent, lethargic, languid, inactive, negligent.
  • durable
    weak, unsturdy, undependable, poorly made, fragile, impermanent.
  • eternal
    changeable, brief, changing.
  • firm
    indefinite, alterable, irresolute.
  • persistent
    Relenting, Surrendering, lazy, yielding.
  • Other antonyms:
    vacillating, tractable, false, faltering, undecided, traitorous, docile, hesitant, hesitating, perfidious, yielding, disloyal, pliant, compliant, dutiful, irresolute, amenable, treacherous, pliable, forgettable, wavering, obedient, sporadic, teachable, submissive, gentle, faithless, complaisant.