dogged — showing tenacity and grim persistence; stubbornly determined
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: showing tenacity and grim persistence; stubbornly determined
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdɔːɡɪd/
Example Sentences
- The detective's dogged investigation finally solved the 20-year-old cold case.
- With dogged determination, he practiced the piano 8 hours a day, much to his neighbors' horror.
- Her dogged pursuit of the perfect selfie angle lasted three hours at the tourist spot.
dogged
ADJECTIVE[/ˈdɔːɡɪd/]
showing tenacity and grim persistence; stubbornly determined
Her dogged effort up the mountain never wavered, even in the storm.
DOG(dog) + GED(state) — biting the giant bone just like a stubborn DOG, the tiny puppy showed a completely dogged persistence.
Ignoring his completely fogged glasses, the marathon runner continued his dogged sprint to the finish line.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English in the 14th century, derived from 'dog' + '-ed' suffix. Originally meant 'dog-like' in a negative sense (stubborn, mean), but evolved to emphasize the positive qualities of dogs like loyalty and persistence.
Breakdown
dog (the animal) + -ed (adjective suffix meaning 'having the quality of')
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📝Examples
“The detective's dogged investigation finally solved the 20-year-old cold case.”
“With dogged determination, he practiced the piano 8 hours a day, much to his neighbors' horror.”
“Her dogged pursuit of the perfect selfie angle lasted three hours at the tourist spot.”
“The student's dogged efforts to understand calculus finally paid off in the final exam.”
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