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tenacious
[tuh-ney-shuhs]
adjective
holding fast; characterized by keeping a firm hold (often followed byof ).
a tenacious grip on my arm; tenacious of old habits.
highly retentive.
a tenacious memory.
persistent, stubborn, or obstinate.
Synonyms: , , ,adhesive or sticky; viscous or glutinous.
Synonyms:holding together; cohesive; not easily pulled asunder; tough.
tenacious
/ tɪˈneɪʃəs, tɪˈnæsɪtɪ /
adjective
holding or grasping firmly; forceful
a tenacious grip
retentive
a tenacious memory
stubborn or persistent
a tenacious character
holding together firmly; tough or cohesive
tenacious cement
tending to stick or adhere
tenacious mud
Other 51Թ Forms
- tenaciously adverb
- tenaciousness noun
- overtenacious adjective
- overtenaciousness noun
- untenacious adjective
- untenaciousness noun
- ٱˈԲdzܲ adverb
- ٱˈԲdzܲԱ noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of tenacious1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of tenacious1
Example Sentences
A player who can pick up spaces between the line, has an eye for the killer ball but never loses sight of the goal, he can score goals himself and is very tenacious.
He referred to Polish tennis star Iga Swiatek's recent unsuccessful attempt to win a fourth straight French Open title at Roland Garros, quoting the Frenchman's famous quote, "Victory belongs to the most tenacious".
It added she was "remarkable, determined, tenacious, and fiercely compassionate".
In an online fundraiser to help cover Buzzetta’s medical fees and funeral expenses, her family described her as determined, tenacious, insightful and kind, with a crazy sense of humor and an infectious laugh.
SPOKANE, Wash. — The tenacious freshman stared ahead blankly, her eyes welling with tears, the losing USC locker room silent around her.
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