dogging

Examples

• All

• He approached the problem with a dogged resolve, refusing to give up until he found a solution.

• You may hear me holler, you may see me cry, but I'll be dogged, Sweet baby, if you're going to see me die, life is fine.

• Despite numerous challenges, her dogged determination to complete the project never wavered.

Synonyms

R

relentless

vsdogging

131 5.1

Keeps going without stopping and stays very strong

is more specifically about active pursuit rather than general intensity

P

persistent

vsdogging

43 4.4

Continuing with an action despite problems or opposition

is more about nonstop pursuit and indefatigable effort

D

dogged

vsdogging

1 4.7

Being very determined and refusing to give up

is stronger, adding unceasing pursuit and tireless effort

P

persisting

vsdogging

4.4

Continuing to try despite problems

is more single-minded and unceasing in that pursuit intensity

H

houndy

vsdogging

8.8

Constantly bothering someone by following or asking them

is similar but stresses unceasing, goal-focused pursuit rather than harassment

A

as relentless as a pitbull

vsdogging

• Informal

8.2

Very determined and unwilling to give up when trying to reach a goal

is a literal description of nonstop pursuit rather than an image

Antonyms

I

indifferent

46 4.4

Not interested or showing no strong feeling about something

A

apathetic

24 6.8

Not showing much interest or energy

How Persistent

to hound

58 6.1

dogging

1 7.9

stalking

• Offensive

40 6.1

pursuing

3.2

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology