persisting

/pərˈsɪstɪŋ/
adjective
  1. Continuing firmly or obstinately in a course of action despite difficulty or opposition.
    • Her persisting efforts finally paid off when she got the job.
    • Despite the setbacks, his persisting attitude inspired the whole team.
    • The persisting student asked the teacher for extra help until she understood the concept.
  2. Continuing to exist or happen for a long time; enduring.
    • The persisting drought caused severe water shortages.
    • The persisting pain in his knee made it hard to walk.
    • There is a persisting rumor that the company will be sold.
Antonyms
verb
  1. Present participle of persist: continuing firmly or existing for a long time.
    • He kept persisting in asking questions until he got an answer.
    • The rain is persisting all day, so we'll stay indoors.
    • She is persisting with her plan despite the criticism.