What does “dogged” mean?
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adjectiverefusing to give up, even when things are difficult
Her dogged determination finally paid off.
Dogged at a glance
- Part of speech
- adjective
- CEFR level
- C2 (proficient)
- Pronunciation
- /ˈdɔɡɪd/ · DAW-gid
How to use “dogged” correctly
Pronounced with two syllables (DAW-gid) as an adjective, but one syllable (DAWGD) as the past of the verb “dog”: “dogged by problems”.
Common phrases with “dogged”
- dogged determination
- dogged persistence
- doggedly pursue
Synonyms, opposites and related words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- persistent
- tenacious
- determined
Antonyms (opposite meaning)
- irresolute
- half-hearted
Word family
- doggedly
- doggedness
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