DOGGEDNESS

doggedness, perseverance, persistence, persistency, tenacity, tenaciousness, pertinacity

(noun) persistent determination

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

doggedness (usually uncountable, plural doggednesses)

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

(obsolete) sullenness; moroseness

Synonyms

• tenacity

• See also obstinacy

Source: Wiktionary


Dog"ged*ness, n.

1. Sullenness; moroseness. [R.]

2. Sullen or obstinate determination; grim resolution or persistence.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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