persistent
adjectiveUK /pəˈsɪstənt/
US /pərˈsɪstənt/
Keeping on trying and not giving up.
She was persistent and kept practicing until she could ride her bike.
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2. Continuing to exist or happen for a long time.
He had a persistent cough that lasted for weeks.
3. Continuing to do something even when it is annoying to others.
The persistent salesman kept calling our house.
4. Lasting or staying attached, like a smell that will not go away.
There was a persistent smell of smoke in the room.