Definition of Persistent

not stopping; continuous

Examples of Persistent in a sentence

Although I have been taking medicine for two weeks, I still cannot get rid of this persistent cough.  

The persistent noise kept Ted awake all night.  

Because Jan has a persistent respiratory infection, she has been on antibiotics for several months.  

We keep rescheduling our picnic because of the persistent rainstorms.  

According to Brad, his wife is a persistent complainer who has a negative opinion about everything.  

Other words in the Difficult, Stubborn category:

Most Searched Words (with Video)