doggedness

UK /ˈdɔɡɪdˌnəs/ US /ˈdɔɡɪdˌnəs/

noun 2

Definitions

noun

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.

sullenness; moroseness

Collocations

PREP.

through, with

Thesaurus

Synonyms

noun — persistent determination

perseverance
persistence
persistency
tenacity
tenaciousness
pertinacity

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

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.

Wiktionary

The players' doggedness was rewarded with a goal.

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Usage Notes

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In some senses, doggedness is marked as obsolete. Watch for register when choosing this word.

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