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Doggedness

/ˈdɔɡɪdˌnəs/ · noun

Meaning

The state of being dogged; persistence; perseverance; tenacity; stubbornness..

Definitions by Sense

  1. The state of being dogged; persistence; perseverance; tenacity; stubbornness.
  2. (obsolete) sullenness; moroseness

Example Sentences

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.

Synonyms for doggedness

tenacitytenaciousnessperseverencepersistencepertinacitypersistency

Antonyms for doggedness

Related Words

tenacitytenaciousnesspertinacitypersistencepersistencyperseverenceobstinacybulldoggednessstubbornnesspertinaciousnessobduracyobduratenessobdurancedogitudeperversenesstenacysticktoitivenessperseveringnessdeterminednessobstination

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does doggedness mean?

Doggedness means The state of being dogged; persistence; perseverance; tenacity; stubbornness..

What is a synonym for doggedness?

Common synonyms include tenacity, tenaciousness, perseverence, persistence.

What is the opposite of doggedness?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use doggedness in a sentence?

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.

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