tenaciousness
/ti'neiʃəsnis/ Cách viết khác : (tenacity) /ti'næsiti/
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Definition
Noun: 1. Persistent determination; the quality of being tenacious: The state or character of holding firmly to something, such as a purpose, goal, or belief, despite difficulty or opposition. It implies a firm, unyielding, and stubborn persistence.
Usage
"Tenaciousness" is used to describe a person's character trait or the nature of their effort. It is a formal and somewhat literary word, often used in contexts praising someone's resolve or describing a difficult struggle. * It is typically used as an uncountable noun (e.g., her tenaciousness). * It often collocates with verbs like show, demonstrate, admire, and adjectives like remarkable, admirable, sheer.
Examples
- Noun:
- Her tenaciousness in pursuing the truth finally led to a breakthrough in the case.
- The team's success was due less to raw talent and more to their sheer tenaciousness.
- I admire the tenaciousness with which he defended his principles.
Advanced Usage
- "with tenaciousness": This adverbial phrase describes how an action is performed.
- She pursued her goals with unwavering tenaciousness.
Variants and Related Words
- Tenacity (n): This is a more common and frequently used synonym for "tenaciousness." The meanings are identical.
- The climber is known for his tenacity.
- Tenacious (adj): Describing someone or something that holds firmly.
- a tenacious grip; a tenacious defender of human rights
- Persistence (n): The fact of continuing in an opinion or course of action despite difficulty. This is a close synonym but can be slightly more neutral, while "tenaciousness" often implies a tougher, more gritty quality.
- Determination (n): Firmness of purpose; the quality of being resolute. This is a broader, more common term.
Synonyms
- Perseverance
- Doggedness
- Resoluteness
- Steadfastness
- Pertinacity (formal)
Antonyms
- Indecisiveness
- Fickleness
- Weakness
- Yielding
Noun
- persistent determination