What will you call a person with an endless spirit of pursuing something?
asked Oct 3, 2014 at 9:25
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1Predatorial sometimes fits this sort of behavior.– Wayfaring StrangerCommented Oct 3, 2014 at 12:07
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Determined/resolute person:
Determination, resolution:
- Firmness of purpose; resolve: approached the task with determination and energy.
- A fixed intention or resolution: returned to school with a determination to finish.
also unyielding or tenacious :
- Not bending; inflexible
- Not giving way to pressure or persuasion; obdurate.
Source: www.thefreedictionary.com
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1can I write one of the most beautiful thing which I loved the most is
endless spirit of pursuing goalsCommented Oct 3, 2014 at 10:02 -
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@Pilot- One of the things I loved most about the team was its endless enthusiasm for pursuing goals.– JimCommented Oct 3, 2014 at 19:54
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1+1 for tenacious: Merriam-Webster, 1. continuing for a long time 2. very determined to do something– MazuraCommented Oct 4, 2014 at 4:24
The word Doggedness comes to my mind.
In some situations single-mindedly would also be useful.
answered Oct 3, 2014 at 11:44
Undeflectable, undeterrable and indefatigable use litotes.
Unswerving perhaps does too.
Compelled or compulsive relate to monomania, an unhealthy drivenness.
answered Oct 3, 2014 at 13:01
Adjectives describe a noun.
More positive connotation: impassioned, fervent, wholehearted, unwavering, steadfast, pledged, dedicated, driven
Less positive connotation: preoccupied, haunted, obsessed, plagued, consumed, tormented
Simile might help:
"He was not unlike Pacman in his constant quest for junk food."
What came to mind when reading the question was relentless.
re·lent·less
/rəˈlen(t)ləs/
- oppressively constant; incessant.
- that does not relent; unyieldingly severe, strict, or harsh; unrelenting:
"His relentless pursuit of perfection was his undoing."
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Many of these words convey "endless", but the requested pursuit aspect is missing.– TheresaCommented Oct 4, 2014 at 2:03
"Grit" is a great word for this personal trait.
A person with grit has perseverance, zeal, resilience, and determination. Source: Grit (personality trait) on Wikipedia
If it was a case of continuing when the odds of success are diminishing, but you didn't want a word with connotations of mental illness or stubbornness, I'd go with persevering.
Volition perhaps fits according to some sources.
Ambitious, Dictionary.com, adjective, 1. having ambition; eagerly desirous of achieving or obtaining success, power, wealth, a specific goal, etc.
It's quite ambitious to pursue something with endless spirit.
How about perseverance: \ˌpər-sə-ˈvir-ən(t)s\
- The quality that allows someone to continue trying to do something even though it is difficult.
- Continued effort to do or achieve something despite difficulties, failure, or opposition.
