dogged (Meaning)
dogged (s)
stubbornly unyielding
dogged (imp. & p. p.)
of Dog
dogged (a.)
Sullen; morose.
Sullenly obstinate; obstinately determined or persistent; as, dogged resolution; dogged work.
Synonyms & Antonyms of dogged
Synonyms:
- tenacious
- staunch
- steady
- dedicated
- determined
- willful
- loyal
- steadfast
- patient
- relentless
- stubborn
- true
- adamant
- constant
- persevering
- pertinacious
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- mulish
- pigheaded
- resolved
- hardheaded
- wilful
- bullheaded
- positive
- indomitable
- perverse
- unbending
- wrongheaded
- good
- devoted
- headstrong
- sure
- obdurate
- wayward
- unwavering
- intent
- self-willed
- indurate
- peevish
- unhesitating
- inflexible
- faithful
- unconquerable
- unfaltering
- stiff-necked
- obstinate
- certain
- stanch
- unyielding
- stern
- unregenerate
- resistant
- single-minded
- firm
- hard
- hell-bent
- opinionated
- hardened
- implacable
- assured
- unrelenting
- unflinching
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
dogged Sentence Examples
- The mountain climber demonstrated dogged determination in his relentless pursuit of the summit.
- Despite numerous setbacks, the scientist's dogged persistence eventually led to a breakthrough discovery.
- With dogged zeal, the volunteers worked tirelessly to distribute aid to those affected by the natural disaster.
- The relentless reporter's dogged pursuit of the truth ultimately exposed the corrupt politician's wrongdoings.
- The boxer's dogged resilience allowed him to withstand his opponent's powerful punches and emerge victorious.
- The family's dogged efforts to save their ancestral home from demolition ultimately paid off when they secured a preservation order.
- The detective's dogged investigation uncovered a network of criminals involved in a sophisticated counterfeiting operation.
- The marathon runner displayed remarkable doggedness, pushing through fatigue and pain to cross the finish line.
- The environmental activist's dogged advocacy for sustainable practices led to significant changes in corporate policies.
- The historian's dogged research brought to light new details about a forgotten chapter of history.
FAQs About the word dogged
stubbornly unyieldingof Dog, Sullen; morose., Sullenly obstinate; obstinately determined or persistent; as, dogged resolution; dogged work.
insistent, resolute,persistent, tenacious, staunch, steady, dedicated, determined, willful, loyal
hesitant, yielding, irresolute, surrendering, faltering, quitting, hesitant, faltering,yielding, surrendering
The mountain climber demonstrated dogged determination in his relentless pursuit of the summit.
Despite numerous setbacks, the scientist's dogged persistence eventually led to a breakthrough discovery.
With dogged zeal, the volunteers worked tirelessly to distribute aid to those affected by the natural disaster.
The relentless reporter's dogged pursuit of the truth ultimately exposed the corrupt politician's wrongdoings.
