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

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 notes

In plain EnglishSticking to something stubbornly and refusing to quit.

Common pairings

dogged determination dogged persistence a dogged pursuit

Word forms

more dogged comparative, most dogged superlative

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Etymology

From "dog" plus "-ed" — originally meaning having qualities like a dog's tenacity.

Rhymes for dogged

bogged clogged

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Frequently asked questions

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.