adj
dogged
DO-gihd
Dogged (adj) means Persistent and determined, refusing to give up despite difficulty. Example: “Her dogged determination got the project finished on time.”
adj
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Persistent and determined, refusing to give up despite difficulty.
"Her dogged determination got the project finished on time."
"He tracked down the missing records with dogged persistence."
How to use dogged
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSticking to something stubbornly and refusing to quit.
Common pairings
dogged determination
dogged persistence
a dogged pursuit
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more dogged
- Superlative
- most dogged
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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.
