doggedly
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6.7
- adverb
- /ˈdɔɡɪdli/
:
tenazmente
- They doggedly pursued their research, determined to find a solution to the problem.
- doggedly pursued
Like, for them to see him so excitedly and so doggedly pursue things.
- Like, for them to see him so excitedly and so doggedly pursue things.
- Why'd you continue doggedly pursuing that mission, facing all those things that you faced?
Examples
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Why'd you continue doggedly pursuing that mission, facing all those things that you faced?
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Carrying a petition for clemency, Elizabeth Stroud doggedly haunted the offices of Washington officials, in an effort to gain an audience with the president of the United States.
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All my life, I have tracked his ghost doggedly through the snow.
Fiction book (1998) -
ARNOLD is still at the computer terminal and looking a mess; he doggedly sorts through the computer system's lines of code.
Fiction book (1993) -
Despite these setbacks, Long doggedly pursued improvement through education, as he had done all his political life.
Academic text (2011) -
Picard follows her, doggedly determined to get those photos...
Fiction book (1994) -
Throughout this period, General Aoun quietly but very doggedly pursued his own campaign strategy.
Academic text (1991) -
In spite of all his mistakes, Matthew is doggedly determined and remarkably resilient.
Blog text (3) -
Despite numerous setbacks, she continued to work doggedly until she achieved her goal.
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He trained doggedly, pushing through the pain to prepare for the marathon.
Synonyms
53
4.9
Continuing without stopping in a strong, determined way
38
4.1
In a careful and steady way that shows hard work
27
3.7
Refuse to change your mind or behavior even when you have good reasons
27
3.5
In a way that shows steady energy and does not slow down
22
6.4
In a firm way that shows you refuse to change your mind
15
5.8
Firmly and without changing their mind
14
4.4
In a firm and determined way without changing your mind
14
3.8
In a determined way that keeps going despite problems
11
5.9
In a firm and loyal way showing strong support
5
3.7
To say or do something in a strong, repeated way that does not stop
5
6.7
In a very determined way without giving up
4
3.8
In a way that shows strong will to keep trying
3
7.5
Continuing very strongly and not becoming less
2
6.6
In a way that does not stop
2
7.0
Shows firm determination that does not change
2
7.2
Refusing to change your opinion or what you do
2
5.2
In a firm and determined way
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9.1
Refuses to change one's mind in a stubborn way
In a determined and stubborn way that does not give up
In a stubborn way, refusing to change an idea or plan
In a stubborn way, refusing to change even when shown to be wrong
In a way that shows strong effort and loyalty to a task, person or cause
In a steady, determined way without giving up when things are difficult
In a way that keeps working without getting tired
Antonyms
How Determined
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Doggedly comes from the common word dog plus the ending -ed, originally meaning 'like a dog'. Think of a dog that holds on to a bone and will not let go; that's why doggedly means doing something with stubborn, steady determination.