English Explanatory Dictionary

dogged

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. simple past and past participle of dog
adj
  1. stubbornly persevering, steadfast
adv
  1. very

Pronunciation

/dɒɡd/ dôgd /dɔɡd/ En-au-dogged.ogg /dɑɡd/ dŏg'ĭd /ˈdɒɡɪd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-dogged (adj).wav dôg'ĭd /ˈdɔɡɪd/

Word forms

dogged more dogged most dogged

Etymology

From the verb to dog.

Synonyms

committed determined persistent steadfast tenacious adamant ardent grim bent on bloody-minded bullheaded certain chronic confirmed diehard dogged hard-hearted hard-nosed hardheaded headstrong immovable incalcitrant inflexible irrefragable insistent intractable intransigent intrepid inveterate mulish obdurate obstinate obstreperous peevish peremptory pertinacious pigheaded recalcitrant refractory resolute resolved rigid self-willed stalwart staunch steady stubborn stubborn as a mule sullen terminal thran thwart tough truculent unbending uncompromising unyielding vehement wilful willful

Derived words

doggedly doggedness
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