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hardnekkig — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • dogged adj Persistent and determined, refusing to give up despite difficulty.
  • feisty adj Full of spirit and energy; not afraid to stand up for oneself.
  • obstinate adj Refusing to change one's opinion or course of action, often unreasonably so.
  • persistent adjective Continuing firmly despite difficulty or opposition; refusing to give up.
  • stubborn adjective Refusing to change one’s mind, position, or behaviour despite pressure or good reason to.
  • tenacious adjective Refusing to give up or let go, even when things get difficult.

Senses

hardnekkig is used for these senses in English:

  • dogged stubbornly persevering, steadfast
  • feisty Tenacious, energetic, spunky.
  • obstinate Stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course, usually with implied unreasonableness; persistent.
  • persistent Indefinitely continuous.
  • stiff-necked (figuratively) Stubborn and arrogant.
  • stubborn Refusing to move or to change one's opinion; obstinate; firmly resisting; persistent in doing something.
  • tenacious Unwilling to yield or give up; dogged.

Related Dutch words