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persistent Antonyms

Opposite of persistent

Because the opposite of persistent shifts with each meaning, the 14 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Continuing firmly or obstinately in a course of action in spite of difficulty, opposition, or failure.

Usage Example

"Her irresolute efforts to master the language paid off when she was offered a position in Madrid."

Strongest
irresolute
Strong
yielding
wavering
half-hearted
quit

• adjective (Context 2)

Continuing to exist or endure over a prolonged period, often in an undesirable or troublesome way.

Usage Example

"The patient sought medical advice for a temporary cough that had lasted for over three weeks."

Strongest
temporary
fleeting
transient
short-lived
Strong
intermittent
sporadic
brief

• adjective (Context 3)

In computing, designating data or state information that remains stored in non-volatile memory after the program or device that created it has been closed or powered off.

Usage Example

"The application uses volatile storage so users do not lose their preferences when restarting their phones."

Strongest
volatile
ephemeral
Strong
temporary

Similar words to persistent

Words similar to persistent shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

persevering
tenacious
constant
determined
continual
non-volatile
chronic
unremitting
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• Nearby Words

persist
persistence
persistency
persistent
persistently
persnickety
personable

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Persistent. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/persistent
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