Persistent | Mean of persistent in English Dictionary

/pɚˈsɪstənt/

• continuing to do something or to try to do something even though it is difficult or other people want you to stop
1. We were nagged by a persistent salesman.
2. He is one of the government's most persistent critics.
3. She has been persistent in pursuing the job.
• continuing beyond the usual, expected, or normal time
1. He has been fighting a persistent cold/infection.
2. Flooding has been a persistent problem in the area this year.
3. Persistent rumors that the business is for sale have alarmed the staff.