dogged
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Adj — Persistent and determined, refusing to give up despite difficulty.
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Etymology
From "dog" plus "-ed" — originally meaning having qualities like a dog's tenacity.
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What does “dogged” mean?
The word “dogged” means persistent and determined, refusing to give up despite difficulty. In plain terms, sticking to something stubbornly and refusing to quit.
How do you pronounce “dogged”?
“Dogged” is pronounced DO-gihd (/ˈdɔɡɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “dogged” in a sentence?
Here is “dogged” used in a sentence: “Her dogged determination got the project finished on time.”
What part of speech is “dogged”?
“Dogged” is an adjective.