dogged — showing tenacity and grim persistence; stubbornly determined
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: showing tenacity and grim persistence; stubbornly determined
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdɔːɡɪd/
Korean meaning: 끈질기고 완고한 지속력을 보이는; 완고하게 결심한
Korean pronunciation: **도**기드
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
A hiker shows dogged determination climbing through the storm
Though her lungs felt clogged, she doggedly jogged toward victory!
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🌳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.
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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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