dogged
Definitions
Showing stubborn, tireless determination; refusing to give up
顽强的，坚持不懈的
Root Breakdown
Native EnglishLiterally 'dog-like.' A dog grips a bone and won't let go; 'dogged' transfers that tenacity to a person's effort or attitude — dogged persistence, dogged refusal. Note the pronunciation: as an adjective it is two syllables, DOG-id.
Root dog still carries 4 more wordsUsage Guide
Pronunciation trap: the adjective 'dogged' (persistent) is two syllables — DOG-id. The verb past tense 'dogged' (followed) is one syllable — dogd. Same spelling, different sound.
Example Sentences
- 1.
Her dogged determination finally won her the championship.
- 2.
Through dogged effort, the small team finished the project on time.
- 3.
He met every setback with dogged persistence.
Synonym Comparison
- dogged — stubborn, tireless persistence, usually admired: dogged determination
- stubborn — refusing to change, often negative: stubborn refusal to listen
- tenacious — gripping tightly, holding on; close to dogged but more formal
- persistent — simply continuing despite difficulty, neutral
- relentless — never stopping or easing, can feel harsh or threatening