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.