CEFR B1

Dogged

adjective

Meaning

Showing tenacious persistence and determination; refusing to give up.

Examples

Her dogged pursuit of the truth eventually led to the uncovering of the conspiracy.
The detective's dogged questioning of witnesses finally broke the suspect's alibi.

Synonyms: persistent, determined, tenacious, unrelenting

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Dogged (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈdɒɡɪd/

Definition

Showing tenacious persistence and determination; refusing to give up.

Examples

Her dogged pursuit of the truth eventually led to the uncovering of the conspiracy.
The detective's dogged questioning of witnesses finally broke the suspect's alibi.
Despite the cold and hunger, the hikers maintained a dogged pace towards the summit.

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