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perseverance

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/ˌpɜːrsəˈvɪərəns/ · per-se-ver-ance

The quality of continuing steadily in a course of action despite difficulties or opposition.

Meanings

nounformal

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

determinationpersistencetenacityحوصلہپختگیعزم

Antonyms

quittinggiving upyieldingہار مان لیناچھوڑ دیناسرینڈر کرنا

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.

Easily Confused With

persistence:Persistence refers to continuing the same behavior or action for a long time, while perseverance emphasizes overcoming challenges.

Word Family

persevere
verbاستقامت رکھنا
perseverant
adjectiveمستقیم

See Also

💡 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.