CEFR C1

tenacity

noun

Meaning

The quality of being determined to do or achieve something, often despite difficulties or opposition; persistent determination.

Examples

The team's tenacity in the face of a strong opponent eventually led them to victory.
Her tenacity in pursuing her research project paid off when she finally made a breakthrough.

Synonyms: resolve, perseverance, persistence, determination

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tenacity (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /təˈnæsəti/

Definition

The quality of being determined to do or achieve something, often despite difficulties or opposition; persistent determination.

Examples

The team's tenacity in the face of a strong opponent eventually led them to victory.
Her tenacity in pursuing her research project paid off when she finally made a breakthrough.
It takes great tenacity to learn a new language as an adult, especially without immersion.

How to Use tenacity

tenacity in doing something (prepositional phrase): Persistent determination when performing an action. — "Her tenacity in learning complex algorithms was truly inspiring."
tenacity of purpose (collocation): Strong, unwavering commitment to a goal. — "The project succeeded due to the team's shared tenacity of purpose."

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