Synonym of being persistent

dogged persevering tenacious determined pertinacious resolute stubborn tireless indefatigable obstinate relentless steadfast unrelenting assiduous unflagging unwavering diligent firm patient untiring enduring fixed immovable insistent obdurate purposeful steady importunate sedulous unshakable intransigent perseverant persisting bound single-minded sticky bound and determined stiff-necked in for long haul like bad penny unyielding resolved uncompromising unfaltering staunch unshakeable unflinching unbending strong-willed dedicated committed inflexible adamant stalwart unswerving intent strong-minded constant driven inexorable implacable earnest set headstrong unremitting spirited decided mulish industrious zealous indomitable pigheaded vigorous forceful strong undaunted intractable rigid self-willed keen bullheaded enthusiastic steely unhesitating active unshaken refractory undeviating energetic bold willful indurate assertive wilful perverse eager intense recalcitrant opinionated ardent mettlesome hard-nosed hardheaded adamantine sure unbendable gritty hard avid decisive bent contumacious plucky pushy bent on gutsy hardened tough stout strenuous unfailing ambitious full of determination iron-willed dead set on bent upon enterprising serious motivated fanatical hell-bent obsessed pat solid dynamic true courageous aggressive dead set balky spunky weariless ossified go-getting cussed inconvincible rock-ribbed bull-headed self-assertive inexhaustible fierce unwearied devoted iron purposive militant bloody-minded unchanging loyal incessant self-opinionated contrary focused faithful set on settled unmanageable unflappable brave do-or-die defiant grim incompliant hard-working hell-bent on hell-bent upon unwearying cantankerous unreasonable stout-hearted emphatic passionate focussed devout unqualified stubborn as a mule deliberate out unceasing valiant self-starting hard-driving demanding froward never-failing wholehearted goal-oriented stiff rebellious self-driven bolshie insubordinate clamorous inspired remorseless hungry unmalleable true-blue uncooperative desirous aspiring meaning business obsessive thirsty unvacillating ruthless sustained stable abiding eager beaver manful bulldog set in one's ways conscientious pig-headed dependable restive repeated untoward unpersuadable striving compulsive rigorous monomaniacal good ornery four-square unswervable unfluctuating unmovable fixated uncompliant continuous exigent certain feisty pressing brassbound fervent difficult entreating hardy cast-iron urgent self-asserting grind hyper consistent cross-grained die-hard set in stone intent on determined to insistent on impassioned attentive painstaking fervid ungovernable wayward clamant stanch persuasive pushful never-tiring consumed compelled resounding disobedient obstreperous Herculean pious peremptory reliable possessed dutiful laborious game hanging tough high-powered galvanized impelled tried-and-true gung ho dyed-in-the-wool sturdy trustworthy trusty strict obsessional induced unappeasable studious domineering ironclad impulsive besetting pushed steered galvanised guided contrarious unquestioning allegiant intrepid awkward vehement in-your-face independent thrusting stop at nothing definite unalterable mule full-blooded positive even uniform unvarying progressive pioneering high-pressure mean regular confident single-minded about firm about self-confident invariant urged on committed to the idea of obsessive about self-seeking deaf to reason inflexible about power-loving on one's mettle get up and go high-reaching power-hungry hell bent on fixated on brick-wall fanatical about uncomplaining long-suffering self-disciplined restless unending unretiring perky on the go ball of fire jumping firmly-based hardboiled buckled down unadaptable unshrinking diehard sworn responsible tried inveterate fearless immoveable unblinking daring radical unassailable unintimidated hellbent pleading resilient noncompliant beseeching begging unruly violent muscular unsinkable lionhearted well-founded absolute secure self-motivated fast down-the-line thrawn mutinous busy stroppy ballsy dour formidable adventurous stony non-compliant telelogical calculated immutable indelible ingrained deep-dyed irremovable unmoved unbreakable dogmatic heady opinionative renitent pervicacious unimpressible bustling nose to grindstone convinced mullish unrepentant uncompassionate impertinent hardhearted bullhead unemotional harsh sagacious hopeful incontrollable rebel uncontrollable recusant as game as Ned Kelly operose competitive whole-hearted red-blooded lusty vital mean business changeless liege established immobile irrepressible in earnest hard-line determinate dominant be out for blood playing hard ball nose to the grindstone cold fish proof against persuasion hardworking as stubborn as a mule cutthroat ferocious prevailing inexpugnable seasoned like a ball of fire on the make career-minded desiring success unabated bloodthirsty stringent assured going explicit reiterative imperious dire imperative burning monotonous crying tall in the saddle no-nonsense intent upon patriotic firm in spirit perceptive two-fisted keen as mustard animated heroic tough-minded resourceful take charge with one's feet dug in with one's toes dug in locked in wrong-headed stand pat hang tough through-and-through hard-and-fast warlike gladiatorial brutal scrappy with a will of one's own determined to have one's own way tough nut to crack absorbed engrossed cohesive unstinted undeterred possessive impervious repetitive thick-skinned hard as nails toughened rugged hang-tough intensely competitive go for broke self-assured can-do fiercely competitive having killer instinct self-possessed cut-throat dog-eat-dog minding trusted go-go compelling out to fixed upon anxious to committed to intending to fixed on decisive about obsessed with resolved on impatient to resolved to determined on concentrated genuine bludgeoning iterative supportive coercive observant concentrating close malign malevolent maleficent malicious fractious spiteful pushing entire preoccupied all occupied enrapt exclusive whole undivided perfervid intrusive noisy vociferous loud obtrusive deep alert watchful immersed true-hearted tried and true true to life tried and tested intensive wrapped up on task not taking no for an answer sound conclusive severe unequivocal stern clear authoritative final indubitable robust unquestionable unmistakable undeniable indisputable categorical hearty unambiguous unchangeable safe irrefutable powerful exacting incontrovertible invariable frozen sincere flat complete draconian definitive authoritarian total real healthy unconditional tight incontestable permanent hard and fast hardline substantial fit concrete doughty confirmed overbearing honest convincing commanding rooted implicit durable evident full unquestioned bossy unreserved clear-cut perfect hale guaranteed undoubted upright demonstrable infallible verifiable heavy-handed impregnable accurate potent unsparing austere attached valid merciless autocratic dictatorial inarguable patent virtual extreme direct plain inevitable straight cruel in the bag out-and-out unerring iron-fisted unsympathetic implied contained able-bodied honourable honorable rough entrenched well-built known unsaid understood obvious hard-core oppressive brawny consummate confirmable lordly undeclared latent inferential inferred constructive tacit inarticulate unexpressed unspoken practical implicative invulnerable establishable unuttered callous masterful taken for granted unswayable magisterial bullish effective husky unchallengeable well-conditioned well tyrannical downright hard-bitten deep-rooted manifest forward anchored binding influential pure doubtless ascertained outright invincible beyond doubt strapping hale and hearty beyond question supreme provable trustable athletic lasting drastic resistant calculable express trenchant burly unpermissive blooming actual despotic sure thing hard-hitting high-spirited having down pat watertight bulletproof stationary buff imposing unanswerable unarguable collected forcible ramrod undoubting high-handed proven factual composed palpable pitiless indestructible card-carrying immotile undisputable hard-hearted satisfied flawless predestined destined scrupulous in fine fettle moored utter persuaded sharp unconquerable in the pink truthful fresh true blue dauntless riveted heavy unadulterated inured sheer lively profound unalloyed thorough fair salted away on ice virile normal thoroughgoing unimpaired irrevocable telling bosom locked unfeeling equable heartless rank unaccommodating capable impressive stark inalterable long-lasting irreversible irrefragable unmoving savage level accomplished loving nonmoving pledged overweening bouncing wholesome static tyrannous sinewy beefy autocratical ultimate tyrannic unsentimental flinty long-standing long-lived precise unbudging fighting fit veridical audacious distinct balanced unforgiving nonmotile in good health beyond dispute material undismayed fine standing one's ground right as rain all out flat-out bursting with health undisputed in good trim in good shape all-out high-principled inviolable fit as a fiddle not in doubt valorous doctrinaire nailed-on incorruptible orthodox poised obedient confining immobilized behind one set in concrete picky excessive undamaged unbeatable agreed inseparable foolproof trim unbudgeable dominating unruffled disciplinary free from doubt arranged intact categoric fiery airtight wordless unsurpassable calm heartfelt forthright fastened correct cool solemn stouthearted unfazed hitched insensitive unafraid unmitigated unhurt mighty heroical bombproof nonnegotiable arrant greathearted specified simple gutty adherent desperate hooked still immobilised impassive cold undauntable hidebound cogent shredded nailed undecayed cocksure unblemished plumb cotton-picking aerobicized clean very stone undiluted secured jacked self-reliant hard-wearing unrestricted dead arbitrary unaffected deadly bodacious dreadful certified right flourishing stony-hearted incommutable thick dense full of life thriving decent able physically fit blank crashing not giving an inch undefeatable predictable deep-seated unstoppable insurmountable insuperable univocal continuing righteous incisive impassable fortified unmodified unimpeachable one hundred per cent exact hefty standing pat made fast imperial in tip-top condition legitimate tangible leathery heavy-duty cynical all right impenetrable apodictic effectual plausible weighty efficacious lucid intelligent point-blank recognized thickset sure of oneself peppy flush well-established perceptible gingery straight-out transparent sealed unmerciful truehearted substantive unattackable pertinent uncharitable hard-shelled dug in officious boon impeccable arrogant as fit as a flea strong as an ox as fit as a fiddle hard-boiled stabile not in question by the book not backward in coming forward through and through recognised fortress-like solidly built well-set well-defined in rude health up to snuff sensible mad keen straight out black-and-white veracious hard to please sticking to one's guns dinkum fail-safe as sure as eggs is eggs sure-fire no ifs ands or buts carved in stone solid as a rock affectionate string along with confiding alive and kicking circumspect on the level beyond a shadow of a doubt not joking sine qua non pegged for a fact clinging illiberal forbidding uninfluenced uptight regimented rapid swift prompt brassy jammed immotive controlled disciplined gallant young stiffened puritanical redoubtable rocklike blinkered self-evident clinching stuffy fundamentalist immalleable braced stuck planned stated prearranged straightforward religious masterly self-conceited undebatable healthful reverent traditional conservative formal jelled iron-jawed unabashed punishing punitive Draconian upstanding prayerful risk-free defined quantified credible hulking engaged enthralled spartan unimpressionable affirmative specific in place in position grave resolute about low-risk narrow-minded bidding ordering unmodifiable quiescent limited meticulous systematic on one's side long-term engagé preset predetermined rocky ironhanded onerous impatient surefire biased A1 riskless valued crisp unflexible closely controlled strictly controlled rigidly enforced assaultive unquenchable bitter furious granite punitory undiscouraged untameable preconceived controlling manly strongly made undying tried and trusted dashing tough nut clear-sighted carnivorous open and shut in charge mandatory compulsory dictated written hunky powerhouse rude wholesale unstinting as thick as thieves unfearful inerrant questionless failsafe last deciding intimate best special uncorrupted cherished dear close-knit treasured respectable reputable remove procrustean lion-hearted thewy set in your ways believing in oneself unlimited going for broke sane wide-ranging well-constructed vibrant revering automatic unthinking satisfying crystalline great serious-minded meaning what one says uncontested unchallenged accepted acknowledged foolhardy muscly well fortified well defended in good faith red-hot well grounded can't-miss determining roaring nasty fortitudinous herolike insistent about careful incorrupt overt as keen as mustard single-hearted old faithful true to the end given over to venerating not put off not discouraged believable perdurable hold the fort hold your ground do or die hold the line disciplinarian browbeating ascetic ascetical astringent perpetual lengthy extended iron-handed fixed as the laws of the Medes and the Persians not changeable staying put without loopholes hardhanded as strong as a horse in trim powerfully built unappealable stone cold open unconstrained unspoilt felicitous well timed well judged seasonable unspoiled eatable timely favourable expedient cut-and-dried strait-laced decided upon writ in stone etched in stone self-respecting chin-up insightful intuitive relevant ingenious unrestrained unjust abrasive unfair conditioned steeled molded moulded plenary wide vicious truculent virulent hanging together holding together in good condition ripped blunt well-balanced well balanced marathon uncontrolled unbridled uncaring eternal withstanding determinative unreversible irremediable in a straight line punchy all sewn up without question there are no two ways about it bursting with good health well-made unvaried repressive fit to eat uncontaminated promising pugnacious unbroken continual just virtuous ethical nice moral salient optimistic unkind inconsiderate principled unrectifiable finished unrepealable unaltered wild made to last right-minded arduous taxing cool-headed rational adult sanguine exhausting brisk impermeable tough as nails affirmed undistorted square worthy creditable estimable in every respect no holds barred no fine print full-bore without reservations no catch no kicker no strings no strings attached right-down competent capable of being trusted efficient qualified lean Neronian cocky dogmatical existent rowdy curt unmoveable set firm set fast stuck down nailed down favorable standardized regularised standardised nonstop homogeneous regularized attested haughty dictative high and mighty crack-the-whip throwing weight around egotistic pompous proud case-hardened no lie up front pulling no punches like the Rock of Gibralter solid as rock uninterrupted iron-clad undisturbed unbothered unchanged untouched unpierceable undubitable discernible authentic veritable puncture-proof quiet situated located ringing restored chipper rosy-cheeked safe and sound sacrosanct legit verified appreciable certifiable unperturbed on the up and up closed impassible waterproof OK pointed sober accented impartial copper-bottomed soulless affectless slash-and-burn take-no-prisoners world-weary pachydermatous insensate stonyhearted inhuman hard-headed compassionless desensitized cold-blooded ironhearted inhumane stoney corporeal physical objective trying perfectionist hermetic sacred trusting non-fictitious intrinsic non-fictional bright-eyed in top form in good physical condition the picture of health in good physical shape in good kilter bushy-tailed fit as a flea measurable observable proper intelligible striking indurated compact tightly packed fibrous murky unpiercable hermetically sealed stringy coolheaded equal together self-composed peaceful recollected untroubled serene limpid unworried tranquil sedate placid smooth judgemental critical judgmental disapproving tiresome fussy holy perceivable quantifiable detectable unimagined bodily historical unimaginary living current lacking sentiment desensitised as hard as nails as tough as old boots hard-edged toughened by experience in shape unshakeable in one's belief have no doubt overexacting unamenable querulous troublesome cavilling nagging live corporal incarnate existing present embodied de facto rightful hallowed untouchable in no doubt secure in one's belief easy in one's mind hold the unwavering view not question unalarmed honest-to-goodness well documented well defined bona fide well-grounded out and out quibbling hypercritical sticklerish overscrupulous censuring cavillous disparaging faultfinding needy hairsplitting caviling acrimonious drawing inalienable unswayed point blank carping demeaning censorious at peace over-rigorous over-particular over-strict hard to satisfy over-censorious fault-finding over-exacting high-maintenance intemerate by the numbers unbreachable uninfringeable inviolate divine

continuous constant continual lasting chronic endless perpetual relentless sustained unending uninterrupted continuing incessant interminable steady unceasing unrelenting unremitting frequent habitual lingering permanent repeated unbroken nagging unrelieved pushy never-ending non-stop ceaseless eternal enduring everlasting unabating abiding perennial undying nonstop unchanging persisting immortal ongoing stable imperishable timeless fixed unfaltering dateless regular unwavering round-the-clock unfailing unvarying continued recurrent long-lasting running ageless unfading undeviating immutable invariable durable steadfast deathless long-lived long-standing consistent unabated changeless unflagging unyielding prolonged perdurable lifelong fast indestructible deep-rooted long-term infinite firm uniform recurring unchangeable amaranthine even ineradicable without end sempiternal persevering immovable reliable boundless prevailing consecutive inveterate indefinite unstoppable always-on indelible protracted remaining established tenacious unchanged surviving static untiring indefatigable unfluctuating monotonous dependable unswerving dogged ingrained without respite deep-seated inexorable incurable inextinguishable day-and-night inflexible never-changing rigid around-the-clock unalterable set rhythmic obstinate round the clock unwearied invariant unwaning standing indissoluble old repetitive forever staying predictable tireless unlimited same stubborn settled traditional long-drawn-out oft-repeated illimitable long-running long-established ever-present niggling great uncontrollable steady-going resistant gnawing unbending intractable unquenchable irreversible neverending inevitable inescapable stationary lengthy secure equable irrepressible stabile connected aeonian long faithful periodical periodic monolithic extended inexhaustible unshakable irresistible limitless undivided assiduous diligent true interminate incorrigible immemorial absolute unwearying without interruption classic always drawn-out staunch sustaining maintaining progressing advancing pursuing far long-drawn never dying bottomless solid never-ceasing time-honoured carrying on on a treadmill day and night overlong inborn rooted unmitigated routine usual inbred confirmed flowing fluent strong irrevocable unavoidable fluid frictionless hidebound fossilized without ceasing unflinching ineffaceable resilient irreparable undiminished 24-hour unintermitted implacable resolute regularised regularized standardised smooth immedicable termless maintained unrestricted unended unsuppressible standardized dragging slow world-without-end never-dying perduring fossilised on an even keel longstanding nonrandom returning homogeneous closed inextirpable yearlong annual yearly seasonal for keeps marathon lifetime orderly extensive set in concrete set in stone all-year-round year-round unconstrained livelong obsessive drawn out lifetime's sure forever and a day adherent ancient spun-out death-defying ever living constantly recurring 24/7 compulsive stretched out infallible phoenixlike undeadly incorruptible in for the long haul obsessional expected unmanageable insuppressible unrestrainable uncontainable unrestrained all day and all night at all times longevous all-time for life driven for all your life anti-aging that will never die that will live forever no end to with no let-up no end of measureless unbounded long-held age-old never-failing certain immeasurable for ever and ever without surcease without a break wild incommutable time-hallowed unshakeable old as Methuselah full of years untold incalculable time-honored inalterable well established true to type longish multiyear multiday impulsive inestimable abundant abounding living indeterminate unmodifiable fail-safe loyal surefire can't-miss unerring out of control immensurable unvaried unfathomable horizonless unsparing entrenched unalleviated hard sedulous irremovable sacrosanct fathomless hard-and-fast having no end not stopping prevalent well-established fixed as the laws of the Medes and Persians straight tried-and-true delivering there come-through trustworthy dyed-in-the-wool besetting tried and true rock solid tried and tested counted on impregnable overwhelming invincible bulletproof unconquerable unbeatable invulnerable insuperable indomitable overpowering insurmountable

assiduous diligent industrious sedulous persevering tireless conscientious indefatigable unflagging untiring laborious active busy careful painstaking meticulous rigorous attentive studious thorough punctilious scrupulous particular engaged occupied zealous exacting steady fussy bustling working accurate employed strict searching correct minute constant demanding hopping religious pedantic close unwearied elaborate swotty plugging grinding whiz hard-working ultra-careful tied-up eager beaver determined keen unremitting hardworking driven pertinacious eager involved operose purposeful intent ball of fire with one's nose to the grindstone with one's shoulder to the wheel exact loving heedful fastidious finicky picky precise persnickety punctual thoroughgoing dedicated strenuous faithful nice by the book by the numbers earnest conscionable fussbudget stickler reliable tough complete dependable upright deliberate orderly provident exhaustive methodical judicious thoughtful circumspect intensive full cautious playing safe hanging in hanging tough solid regardful concerned prim observant selfdisciplined chary discreet pernickety perfectionist walking on eggs minding p's and q's heart and soul into in-depth going to great lengths

recurrent periodic recurring repeated regular frequent continual periodical intermittent habitual cyclical sporadic cyclic chronic seasonal perennial continuing spasmodic repetitive odd reiterative alternate isochronal isochronous repeating continued reoccurring rolling chain on-and-off happening at intervals constant steady numerous perpetual incessant oft repeated non-stop many successive countless iterated very many a great many oft-repeated routine usual daily customary unremitting sustained relentless ceaseless unrelenting endless common familiar profuse several manifold reiterated eternal thick various occurring often loads of a good many quite a lot of heaps of hundreds of lots of thousands of quite a few millions of dozens of masses of developing occasional systematic infrequent progressing every so often like clockwork at fixed intervals monthly every once in a while commonplace quotidian everyday patterned returning autumn once-a-month summer spring winter happening at regular intervals episodic broken interrupted rhythmic fluctuating epochal serial intervallic orbital annual weekly hourly yearly centennial on-again-off-again on certain occasions at various times more … than one can shake a stick at

deep-rooted entrenched fixed established firm inveterate settled ineradicable abiding ingrained rooted confirmed deep intrenched unshakeable secure lingering radical basic fundamental profound inbuilt irremovable inherent innate subconscious endemic deep-seated dyed-in-the-wool long-lasting hard-core bred-in-the-bone built-in well established inbred incurable deep-set seasoned long-established irredeemable perennial lifelong set enduring stubborn obstinate accustomed habituated habitual chronic longtime congenital persisting radicated indurated old continuing customary permanent sworn adamant long-lived usual inborn longstanding deep down deeply felt lodged in one's brain hardened committed thorough devout resolute true uncompromising fiery incorrigible through and through compulsive torrid deep-dyed obsessive intransigent long-standing devoted indelible loyal supreme explicit staunch ardent unwavering proved sicker fervent hard-line red-hot thoroughgoing zealous all-consuming die-hard well-established inexorable earnest complete unyielding hard-shell unshakable faithful vehement firmly established dedicated definite staid immutable wholehearted diehard unreformable unapologetic impenitent inured fanatical bona fide unashamed card-carrying stalwart steadfast out-and-out true blue implanted absolute utter unswerving unrepentant unfaltering full-bore embedded right-down arrant mad keen through-and-through instilled unchangeable full-fledged infixed deep-down keen as mustard deeply ingrained out and out unfading gut instinctive intrinsic unforgettable ineffaceable lasting hopeless driven in rigid irrepressible eternal undying beyond hope grounded worn valid inannihilable accepted irradicable genuine dyed-in-the wool based on to the core dug in set firm fortified

incorrigible irredeemable incurable inveterate irremediable irretrievable irrecoverable chronic unrecoverable confirmed hopeless irreparable habitual hardened unredeemable irreformable unashamed impenitent unapologetic diehard unrepentant unreformable uncorrectable impossible uncontrite addicted unreformed intractable recidivous dyed-in-the-wool long-standing deep-dyed hard-core beyond hope beyond redemption obsessive compulsive pathological regular obsessional established hooked fatal constant frequent inoperable terminal deadly mortal recurrent untreatable immedicable remediless by habit beyond cure addictive dependent uncontrollable ingrained long-established seasoned committed bred-in-the-bone shameless utter thoroughgoing thorough complete dying congenital critical end-stage near death on way out irrational unreasonable clinical illogical unreasoning uncontrolled pathologic extreme neurotic long-term constantly recurring irreversible lost irrevocable past hope cureless beyond repair absolute unshakeable unwavering irreclaimable unsalvageable unchangeable remorseless gone obdurate ill-fated unremorseful unrepenting unabashed unblushing entrenched brazen deep-rooted out-and-out conscienceless dedicated firm devoted loyal staunch faithful steadfast unswerving true blue unfaltering full-bore unalterable unrectifiable unfixable uncurable through and through right-down card-carrying arrant unrepairable unrestorable permanent serious grave final helpless severe lasting mad keen beyond recovery keen as mustard written off lost and gone beyond recall defiant relentless unregenerate abandoned callous nowhere to go out of time irremedial broken ruined destroyed irreplaceable gone forever hardhearted recidivistic die-hard past mending through-and-through without regret without remorse unmitigable uncompromising deep-seated well-established full-fledged infixed instilled true fixed deep-down genuine unreclaimable unsavable unregainable bad sad worsening fallen deeply ingrained to the core out and out no-win up the creek beyond redress cursed wretched not contrite given up gone for ever accursed doomed condemned afflicted excommunicated vulnerable past praying for aimless blighted alone fruitless despaired of beyond remedy past cure past remedy irrepressible eternal undying dyed-in-the wool

prolonged long lengthy protracted extended sustained lengthened continued delayed prolix tedious dull drawn-out long-drawn-out interminable lingering overlong marathon dragging dragged out time-consuming elongated spun out extensive long-winded enduring long-term long-lasting great slow drawn out verbose elongate outstretched lasting stretched long-lived expanded stretched out very long strung out spread out wordy dragged-out rambling boring wearisome seemingly endless far enlarged longish long-drawn spun-out diffuse king-size oversized king-sized continuing increased remote stretching rangy distant lofty faraway stringy towering high tall deep running stretch lanky gangling king size far-off far-reaching of considerable length convoluted never-ending endless discursive gradual ponderous garrulous digressive progressive draggy laborious conservative padded tiresome windy diffusive overextended boundless tardy unending dilatory late limitless painful lengthwise for ages without end abiding durable broad endlong long-run forever and a day unfurled unrolled widened proffered conferred long-standing long-running unfolded spread linear longstanding overall made longer longitudinal

ubiquitous common commonplace normal regular conventional customary standard rampant universal wonted adopted frequent rife endemic everyday typical constant familiar stereotypical habitual routine mainstream pervasive quotidian prevalent usual generic ordinary stereotyped accepted garden natural congruous household widespread garden-variety well established common or garden extensive repeated recurring prevailing recurrent pervading perpetual predictable profuse mundane continual incessant reiterated day-to-day monotonous daily penetrating immanent general omnipresent permeating pandemic epidemic wall-to-wall permeant can't get away from present everywhere permeative all over the place popular accustomed stock established run-of-the-mill recognized recognised workaday average current unremarkable bog-standard unexceptional plain traditional prosaic expected orthodox set a dime a dozen shared public proverbial domestic widely held standard-issue garden variety cut-and-dried cut-and-dry overall settled going acknowledged dull homespun chronic family predominant vanilla simple ruling modest characterless typic well-known majority fixed homely humble middle-of-the-road so-so formulaic received across the board native in circulation old hat no great shakes ongoing broad familial numerous periodic domiciliary conformist scheduled in use mutual existing homey home seasonal methodical collective known widely believed terrestrial casual unimaginative banal informal latest extant modern contemporary present admitted embraced united like acquainted whitebread acquired honored unsophisticated fashionable nitty-gritty dime-a-dozen intermutual commutual traditionalist hackneyed derived colourless nondescript unpretentious undistinguished recognizable superabundant boring unmemorable uneventful uninteresting humdrum pedestrian honoured vulgar recognisable OK uninspiring circulating well known time-honored run of the mill ornery inferior mediocre fair indifferent mean characteristic ten a penny two a penny common variety matter-of-fact trivial colorless reigning preponderant superior dominant regnant cheap and commonplace inherent symptomatic consistent representative afoot nothing to write home about not up to much indicative foreseen reliable anticipated foreseeable emblematic prescriptive about in force in vogue in fashion in style distinctive unsurprising idiosyncratic proper steady likely distinguishing individualistic clichéd cliched bruited about in the air making the rounds doing the rounds talked of in general use going around true to form in keeping to be expected on the cards time-honoured only to be expected in character par for the course … all over true to type on everyone's lips plastic grind white-bread matter-of-course

patient forbearing stoical accommodating calm resigned tolerant composed understanding long-suffering stoic uncomplaining considerate indulgent unflappable cool enduring even-tempered forgiving imperturbable quiet serene unexcitable easygoing easy-going kind lenient mild persevering philosophical accepting equanimous gentle inexcitable longanimous mild-tempered passive restrained self-possessed submissive tranquil unruffled untiring easy fortitudinous good-natured impassive philosophic self-controlled self-restrained with the patience of Job charitable phlegmatic unemotional dispassionate fatalistic wise stolid indifferent moderate meek acquiescent deferential merciful docile compliant clement selfless humane soft-shell thoughtful humanitarian living with being big going easy with going easy on collected placid detached sober unperturbed rational equable logical realistic nonplussed practical sedate moral profound temperate enlightened deep deep-thinking learned ethical cool, calm and collected controlled poised level-headed cool-headed defeatist self-confident self-assured undisturbed together untroubled relaxed unagitated unflustered unbothered unmoved coolheaded unworried recollected self-composed level possessed laid-back unfazed limpid peaceful smooth equal unshaken chilled casual unexcited nonchalant levelheaded cool as a cucumber assured deliberate

haunting creepy eerie eery spooky uncanny unearthly weird evocative poignant unforgettable affecting emotive expressive indelible touching atmospheric memorable moving nostalgic plaintive powerful spookish stirring wistful lasting lingering melancholy nagging obsessive ongoing recurrent recurring repeated soul-stirring never to be forgotten not to be forgotten ghostly strange mysterious chilling frightening scary eldritch bizarre terrifying freaky spine-chilling hair-raising macabre odd unnatural queer sinister abnormal supernatural ominous horrific dreadful petrifying scaring unreal rum blood-curdling nightmarish mystifying curious awful disturbing spectral shocking horrifying ghastly mystic gruesome freakish haunted preternatural horrible ghostlike occult other-worldly fearful unnerving paranormal skittish spine-tingling morbid lurid crawly gothic awesome superstitious disconcerting fantastic peculiar uneasy taboo grim grisly unusual frightful far-out grotesque unthinkable unmentionable horrid dark offensive hideous mystical inscrutable flakey secret uncouth magic oddball whacko numinous eerily flaky magical supernal threatening harrowing menacing awe-inspiring out of the ordinary hairy direful unpleasant nasty ghoulish disgusting bizarro phenomenal shuddersome inexplainable unheard-of very strange appalling funereal sepulchral

sneaking nagging niggling worrying insidious lingering lurking concerning gnawing uncomfortable unrelenting uneasy slight but persistent irritating bothersome troubling troublesome awkward difficult tricky

intensive intense fierce acute deep profound terrible heavy ferocious dreadful keen vehement violent almighty vicious blistering excruciating hard furious frightful explosive hellacious ghastly exquisite fearsome severe thorough concentrated fearful strenuous full complete comprehensive vigorous serious exhaustive detailed meticulous thoroughgoing extensive rigorous scrupulous total sweeping elaborate painstaking determined concerted resolute sedulous careful conscientious searching assiduous methodical minute widespread close demanding radical accelerated fast insistent in-depth all-out heavy-duty all-embracing all-inclusive out-and-out all-encompassing all-absorbing high-pressure speeded-up extreme strong powerful forceful great excessive tough harsh potent sharp forcible energetic agonizing raging passionate agonising consuming wild overwhelming unbearable zealous penetrating fervent piercing overpowering searing heightened biting ardent emphatic encyclopedic rough uncontrollable resounding absolute insufferable unrestrained unbridled bitter fiery burning relentless encyclopaedic earnest aggressive active extraordinary very great intensified hard-hitting cutting eager grievous stormy intolerable mettlesome dynamic marked immoderate major torturous uncontrolled flaming royal punchy hellish unendurable desperate taxing exact particular arduous efficient devastating difficult frenzied brutal storming blow-by-blow whole-hog full-dress from A to Z rugged in-your-face pulling no punches onerous heartfelt spirited laborious enthusiastic vivid oppressive protracted drastic assertive right impassioned exceptional grave harrowing blunt considerable muscular consummate compendious real racking universal challenging tormenting inclusive embracive cyclopedic urgent shrill inordinate unqualified rampaging intemperate rabid rampant torrid volatile significant all-consuming exacting panoramic unchecked unfettered uncurbed tremendous turbulent omnibus distressing blustery deep-seated outrageous poignant crushing peracute roaring tumultuous tempestuous critical toilsome out of control full of force gale force menacing full-blooded proper punishing grinding volcanic painful cover-all all-in weighty broad-gauge broad-gauged far-reaching industrial-strength durable circumstantial soup to nuts clocklike particularized itemized all the way plenty slam-bang heavyweight long-lasting sound plucky compelling fervid pronounced fanatical heated shocking diabolical unstoppable all out sincere feverish thoroughpaced particularised itemised perfervid immense terrific emotional wholehearted ungovernable transcending riotous abject warm-blooded cut-throat unmanageable inflamed enormous supreme heartrending hot peppery convulsive enraged ruinous astounding impossible high global sublime paroxysmal coercive aroused specialized specialised deepest hearty crash telescoped undue diligent towering exaggerated utter personal immediate stinging strained pungent deep-rooted umbrella catholic intricate experienced mother of all positive true perfect deeply felt arrant pushing driving effective bold racy clean effectual pushy gutsy red-hot definitive exclusive gruelling feisty unmitigated fair no stone unturned the word full-blown wall-to-wall full-scale tortuous stressful cyclonic gusty firsthand direct round-the-clock total-immersion boisterous thundery thunderous savage howling inclement squally bumpy windy grueling unforgiving tedious customary unmistaken go-ahead high-powered high-octane bad awful hazardous sobering big dire worrying perilous dangerous threatening disastrous life-threatening consequential bleak precarious ugly mighty all-powerful essential elemental specific typhonic blustering swirling choppy destructive murderous killer trying operose moiling backbreaking draining complex complicated labored laboured confused abstruse te formidable recondite solemn knotty systematic usual special intimate categorical chaotic restless stormful grim 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