dogged

/'dɔgid/

Thân thiện

The detective showed dogged determination in solving the case.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Stubbornly unyielding; persistent and determined in effort or opinion: Describes a person or attitude that continues firmly and resolutely despite difficulty or opposition.

Usage

• As an adjective modifying a noun: Typically placed before the noun it describes.
• Describes a quality of determination: Often used to characterize effort, persistence, or resistance that is notably tenacious.

Examples

• Adjective:
  • Her dogged pursuit of the truth finally uncovered the facts.
  • Despite numerous setbacks, his dogged determination led to the project's completion.
  • The detective was known for his dogged investigation style.

Advanced Usage

• "Dogged by" (phrasal verb): To be persistently troubled or plagued by something. (Note: This is a phrasal verb using 'dogged' as the past participle of the verb 'dog', not the adjective 'dogged'. It is listed here for clarity as it is a common construction.)
  • The company was dogged by rumors of financial trouble.
  • He was dogged by injuries throughout his career.

Variants and Related Words

• Doggedly (adverb): In a stubbornly persistent manner.
  • She worked doggedly to finish the marathon.
• Doggedness (noun): The quality of being dogged; stubborn perseverance.
  • His success was due to pure doggedness.

Synonyms

• Tenacious: Holding fast; characterized by keeping a firm hold.
• Persistent: Continuing firmly or obstinately in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition.
• Pertinacious: Holding resolutely to an opinion, purpose, or course of action.
• Unyielding: Not giving way to pressure; firm.

Antonyms

• Yielding: Giving way under pressure; not firm.
• Irresolute: Showing or feeling hesitancy; uncertain.
• Flexible: Ready and able to change so as to adapt to different circumstances.

Related Idioms

• "Dogged determination": A very common collocation emphasizing stubborn persistence.
  • It was only through dogged determination that she mastered the skill.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. stubbornly unyielding
   • dogged persistence
   • dour determination
   • the most vocal and pertinacious of all the critics
   • a mind not gifted to discover truth but tenacious to hold it- T.S.Eliot
   • men tenacious of opinion

Từ đồng nghĩa

• dour
• persistent
• pertinacious
• tenacious
• unyielding