Dogged
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɒɡd/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Dogged is a verb meaning simple past and past participle of dog.
Meaning
simple past and past participle of dog.
More Meanings
- stubbornly persevering, steadfast
- (dated, slang) very
Example Sentences
They will replace the four five-car Class 180 Adelantes [...] that have been dogged by poor reliability.
Still, the dogged obstinacy of his race held him to the pace he had set, and would hold him till he dropped in his tracks.
At night proctors patrolled the street and dogged your steps if you tried to go into any haunt where the presence of vice was suspected.
Using the latest technology, and with the dogged determination of our testing and tracing scheme, we've successfully identified the person in question.
Synonyms for dogged
Depending on context, synonyms include committed, determined, persistent, steadfast, tenacious, adamant.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pertinacious, tenacious, stubborn, dour, unyielding, bulldog.
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