And the winner is…
July 27th, 2004 at 11:12 am (uncategorized)
I had a few suggestions yesterday, all of which made me laugh, but the one that worked best was “The Persevering knitter”. That’s really hard for me to say, let alone type, so I’ll change it to “The Persistent Knitter” which means basically the same thing and flows off the tongue a bit easier.
per·sis·tent ( P ) Pronunciation Key (pr-sstnt, -zs-)
adj.
Refusing to give up or let go; persevering obstinately.
per·se·vere ( P ) Pronunciation Key (pûrs-vîr)
intr.v. per·se·vered, per·se·ver·ing, per·se·veres
To persist in or remain constant to a purpose, idea, or task in the face of obstacles or discouragement.
Here are some of the Thesaurus entries that contain persevere and persistent:
Entry: dogged
Function: adjective
Definition: determined
Synonyms: adamant, bullheaded, firm, hang tough, hard-nosed, hardheaded, indefatigable, inexorable, inflexible, insistent, mulish, obdurate, obstinate, perseverant, perseverative, persevering, persistent, persistive, pertinacious, pigheaded, relentless, resolute, rigid, single-minded, staunch, steadfast, steady, stubborn, tenacious, tough nut, unbending, unflagging, unshakable, unyielding
Antonyms: compromising, indifferent, irresolute, undetermined, yielding
Concept: effort
Source: Roget’s New Millennium™ Thesaurus, First Edition (v 1.0.5)
Copyright © 2004 by Lexico Publishing Group, LLC. All rights reserved.
Entry: firm
Function: adjective
Definition: definite
Synonyms: abiding, adamant, bent, bound, consistent, constant, determined, enduring, established, exact, explicit, fixed, flat, going, hang tough, inflexible, intent, never-failing, obdurate, persevering, persistent, prevailing, resolute, resolved, set, settled, specific, stable, stand pat, stated, staunch, steadfast, steady, stipulated, strict, strong, sure, tenacious, true, unalterable, unbending, unchangeable, undeviating, unflinching, unqualified, unshakable, unshaken, unwavering, unyielding
Concept: unchanging
Source: Roget’s New Millennium™ Thesaurus, First Edition (v 1.0.5)
Copyright © 2004 by Lexico Publishing Group, LLC. All rights reserved.
Entry: game
Function: adjective
Definition: brave
Synonyms: bold, courageous, dauntless, desirous, disposed, dogged, eager, fearless, gallant, hardy, heroic, inclined, interested, intrepid, nervy, persevering, persistent, plucky, prepared, ready, resolute, spirited, spunky, unafraid, unflinching, valiant, valorous, willing
Concept: bravery
Source: Roget’s New Millennium™ Thesaurus, First Edition (v 1.0.5)
Copyright © 2004 by Lexico Publishing Group, LLC. All rights reserved.
So here I am now, The Persistent Knitter!!!!
