CEFR B1

tenacious

adjective

Meaning

Holding or grasping firmly; persistent, stubborn, or stubborn in the pursuit of a goal.

Examples

She was a tenacious negotiator, determined to get the best deal for her clients.
Despite facing numerous setbacks, the tenacious athlete continued to train for the championship.

Synonyms: firm, persistent, determined, resolute

Learn English that separates you from the crowd with Anaversity: private classes, Ani practice, Campus tools, and a public English-learning community.

tenacious (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /təˈneɪʃəs/

Definition

Holding or grasping firmly; persistent, stubborn, or stubborn in the pursuit of a goal.

Examples

She was a tenacious negotiator, determined to get the best deal for her clients.
Despite facing numerous setbacks, the tenacious athlete continued to train for the championship.
His tenacious grip on the rope saved him from falling.

How to Use tenacious

tenacious of (prepositional phrase): Holding firmly onto something, often an idea or belief. — "He was tenacious of his principles, even when pressured to compromise."

Synonyms of tenacious

Words with a similar meaning to tenacious:

Antonyms of tenacious

Words with the opposite meaning to tenacious:

Browse the full Anaversity dictionary