💪Tenacious

adjective
/təˈneɪʃəs/

Meaning

holding firmly to something; persistent and determined; not easily giving up
holding firmly to something; persistent and determined
Not readily letting go of, giving up, or separated from an object that one holds, a position, or a principle; persistent.

Example Sentences

She was tenacious in pursuing her dreams despite many obstacles.

She was tenacious in pursuing her goals.

Her tenacious spirit helped her overcome hardships.

Synonyms

persistent, determined, resolute, stubborn, steadfast, unyielding
Entry 1
persistent, determined, resolute, stubborn
Entry 2
persistent, determined, resolute, steadfast, stubborn
Entry 3
persistent, determined, unyielding

Antonyms

weak, yielding, irresolute, giving up easily, indecisive, hesitant
Entry 1
weak, yielding, irresolute, giving up easily
Entry 2
weak, yielding, irresolute
Entry 3
weak, indecisive, hesitant

Collocations

tenacious fighter, tenacious grip, tenacious pursuit, tenacious spirit, tenacious memory
Entry 1
tenacious fighter, tenacious grip, tenacious pursuit, tenacious spirit
Entry 2
tenacious grip, tenacious memory, tenacious spirit

Related Vocabularies

gracefully flexible and supple
known by many people; famous or recognized
showing no mercy or compassion; cruel and ruthless.
Encouraging rebellion against authority.
requiring immediate action or attention; pressing
related to or used in seeing or sight

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