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tenaz — 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.
  • implacable adj Unable to be calmed or satisfied; unrelenting in hostility or determination.
  • resilient adj Able to recover quickly from difficulty, damage, or hardship.
  • tenacious adjective Refusing to give up or let go, even when things get difficult.

Senses

tenaz is used for these senses in English:

  • dogged stubbornly persevering, steadfast
  • feisty Tenacious, energetic, spunky.
  • implacable Adamant; immovable.
  • resilient Returning quickly to original shape after force is applied; elastic. (of objects or substances)
  • tenacious Unwilling to yield or give up; dogged.

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