hyperverance
A state of excessive or obsessive persistence in a task, often continuing long after the effort has ceased to be productive or logical. It refers to a level of tenacity that crosses from being a virtue into a psychological or behavioral rigidity.
Examples
3 of 5Her hyperverance in cleaning every corner of the house meant she was late for her own birthday party.
Her hyperverance in cleaning every corner of the house meant she was late for her own birthday party.
The committee noted that while the researcher showed great dedication, his hyperverance on a debunked theory hindered progress.
The committee noted that while the researcher showed great dedication, his hyperverance on a debunked theory hindered progress.
I think you need to let it go; your hyperverance with this video game level is making you miserable.
I think you need to let it go; your hyperverance with this video game level is making you miserable.
Antonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Combine 'hyper' (meaning over or beyond) with the root of 'perseverance.' If you are 'hyper' about your 'perseverance,' you have hyperverance.
Quick Quiz
The engineer's _______ kept him working on the broken engine for twenty hours straight, even though a replacement was already available.
Correct!
The correct answer is: hyperverance
Examples
Her hyperverance in cleaning every corner of the house meant she was late for her own birthday party.
everydayHer hyperverance in cleaning every corner of the house meant she was late for her own birthday party.
The committee noted that while the researcher showed great dedication, his hyperverance on a debunked theory hindered progress.
formalThe committee noted that while the researcher showed great dedication, his hyperverance on a debunked theory hindered progress.
I think you need to let it go; your hyperverance with this video game level is making you miserable.
informalI think you need to let it go; your hyperverance with this video game level is making you miserable.
In psychological terms, hyperverance is often studied as a symptom of cognitive inflexibility in high-stress environments.
academicIn psychological terms, hyperverance is often studied as a symptom of cognitive inflexibility in high-stress environments.
The startup failed because of the founder's hyperverance, as he refused to pivot even when the market data turned negative.
businessThe startup failed because of the founder's hyperverance, as he refused to pivot even when the market data turned negative.
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
blinded by hyperverance
so focused on persisting that one loses sight of reality
a case of hyperverance
an instance of extreme persistence
driven to hyperverance
pushed to a state of obsessive persistence
Often Confused With
Perseverance is generally a positive trait of steady persistence; hyperverance implies it has become excessive or irrational.
Hypervigilance is an enhanced state of sensory sensitivity/anxiety; hyperverance is about excessive persistence in action.
Usage Notes
Use this word when describing someone who doesn't know when to quit. It is most common in academic or psychological discussions about behavior.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use 'perseverance' when they actually mean 'hyperverance' to describe a negative trait. Remember that 'hyper-' usually implies an excess or a negative 'too much' quality.
Memory Tip
Combine 'hyper' (meaning over or beyond) with the root of 'perseverance.' If you are 'hyper' about your 'perseverance,' you have hyperverance.
Word Origin
A modern construction combining the Greek prefix 'hyper-' (over, above) with the Latin-based 'perseverantia' (abiding by strictly).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In many Western work cultures, grit is praised, but the term hyperverance is emerging to critique the 'hustle culture' where persistence leads to burnout.
Quick Quiz
The engineer's _______ kept him working on the broken engine for twenty hours straight, even though a replacement was already available.
Correct!
The correct answer is: hyperverance
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