doggedness
/'dɔgidnis/
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Definition
- Noun:
- Persistent determination; stubborn perseverance: The quality of being very determined to do something and refusing to give up, even when it is difficult.
Usage
- doggedness is an uncountable noun. It describes a personal quality or characteristic.
- It is typically used in a positive or neutral context to describe admirable persistence, though it can sometimes imply stubbornness.
- Common collocations include: , , .
Examples
- Noun:
- Her doggedness in pursuing the truth eventually led to a breakthrough in the case.
- He completed the marathon through sheer doggedness, despite his injury.
- The team's success is a testament to their skill and doggedness.
Advanced Usage
- "doggedness of purpose": A formal phrase emphasizing unwavering commitment to a specific goal.
- The project required the doggedness of purpose that only she could provide.
Variants and Related Words
- Dogged (adj): Having the quality of doggedness; very determined to continue doing something.
- He was dogged in his refusal to accept defeat.
- Doggedly (adv): In a very determined manner.
- She worked doggedly to finish the report on time.
Synonyms
- Perseverance: Continued effort to do or achieve something despite difficulties.
- Tenacity: The quality of being very determined and not giving up easily.
- Pertinacity: A more formal synonym for stubborn persistence.
- Stubbornness: The quality of being unreasonably determined not to change your attitude or position. (This can have a more negative connotation than .)
Antonyms
- Indecision: The inability to make a decision quickly.
- Irresolution: Lack of determination; hesitation.
- Fickleness: The quality of changing your mind or loyalties easily.
Noun
- persistent determination