perseverance
intermediateB2/ˌpɜːrsəˈvɪərəns/ · per-se-ver-ance
The quality of continuing steadily in a course of action despite difficulties or opposition.
Meanings
The quality of continuing steadily in a course of action despite difficulties or opposition.
مشکل یا مخالفت کے باوجود کسی عمل میں مستقل رہنے کا معیار۔
استقامت
istaqamat
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- perseverance in studies
- show perseverance
- perseverance pays off
Example Sentences
Her perseverance in pursuing her dreams was admirable.
اپنے خوابوں کی تکمیل میں اس کی استقامت قابل تعریف تھی۔
Apne khwabon ki takmeel mein us ki istaqamat qabil-e-tareef thi.
Success often requires not just ability but also perseverance.
کامیابی اکثر صلاحیت کے ساتھ ساتھ استقامت بھی مانگتی ہے۔
Kamiyabi aksar salahiyat ke sath sath istaqamat bhi mangti hai.
His perseverance during challenging times inspired others.
مشکل وقت میں اس کی استقامت نے دوسروں کو متاثر کیا۔
Mushkil waqt mein us ki istaqamat ne dusron ko mutasir kiya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a marathon runner who keeps going no matter what - that’s perseverance.
Picture a climber reaching the summit after many obstacles.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ہزاروں خواہشیں ایسی کہ ہر خواہش پہ دم نکلے، بہت نکلے میرے ارمان، لیکن پھر بھی کم نکلے۔
Hazaroon khwahishain aisi ke har khwahish pe dam nikle, Bahut nikle mere armaan, lekin phir bhi kam nikle.
Thousands of desires, each so intense it takes my breath away; many of my wishes came true, yet still, they were few.
— Mirza Ghalib, Diwan-e-Ghalib
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
ہمت مرداں تو مدد خدا
Himmat mardan to madad Khuda
God helps those who help themselves.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "perseverantia" — steadfastness, persistence
First known use: 14th century
The word evolved through Old French into English, retaining its original meaning related to persistence.