💪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

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