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doggedness
/ˈdɔɡɪdˌnəs/
noun 2
Collocations
1PREP.
through, with
Definitions
noun
1
The state of being dogged; persistence; perseverance; tenacity; stubbornness.
At one time it looked as though he could not live more than a few hours, and I am convinced that it was only through the Dutchman's doggedness that he pulled through.
2
sullenness; moroseness
Thesaurus
Synonyms
noun — persistent determination
- perseverance
- persistence
- persistency
- tenacity
- tenaciousness
- pertinacity
Antonyms
Idioms & Phrases
Example Bank
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At one time it looked as though he could not live more than a few hours, and I am convinced that it was only through the Dutchman's doggedness that he pulled through.
Wiktionary02
The players' doggedness was rewarded with a goal.
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