Doggedness

//ˈdɔɡɪdˌnəs// noun

noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The state of being dogged; persistence; perseverance; tenacity; stubbornness. uncountable, usually

    "At one time it looked as though he could not live more than a few hours, and I am convinced that it was only through the Dutchman's doggedness that he pulled through."

  2. 2
    persistent determination wordnet
  3. 3
    sullenness; moroseness obsolete, uncountable, usually

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tenacitystubbornnessapplicationassiduitybigotryconcentration

Example

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"The players' doggedness was rewarded with a goal."

Etymology

From dogged + -ness.

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