How do you pronounce tenacity?

tenacity is pronounced as /təˈnæsəti/.

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tenacity

🏆tenacity

noun

/təˈnæsəti/

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Meaning

the quality of being persistent, determined, and not easily giving up

Determination, persistence, and the quality of not giving up

The quality or fact of being able to grip something firmly; persistence.

Example Sentences

His tenacity helped him succeed despite many failures.

His tenacity in solving problems led to his success.

Synonyms

determination, perseverance, persistence, grit, resolve, Determination, Persistence, Resilience, resilience

Entry 1

determination, perseverance, persistence, grit, resolve

Entry 2

Determination, Persistence, Resilience

Entry 3

persistence, determination, resilience

Antonyms

weakness, indecision, surrender, Indecision, Weakness, Hesitation

Entry 1

weakness, indecision, surrender

Entry 2

Indecision, Weakness, Hesitation

Entry 3

weakness, indecision, surrender

Collocations

show tenacity, remarkable tenacity, tenacity of purpose

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