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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.
adhesive or sticky; viscous or glutinous.
Synonyms: clingyholding 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 Word Forms
- tenaciously adverb
- tenaciousness noun
- overtenacious adjective
- overtenaciousness noun
- untenacious adjective
- untenaciousness noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of tenacious1
Word History and Origins
Origin of tenacious1
Example Sentences
It’s going to take a tenacious commitment to enforcing the law.
Although Brittenham is remembered as a tenacious lawyer, he also had a reputation as a family man, often leaving the office by 5 p.m. to be with his wife and children.
In the other stands the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, the large and tenacious labor union that represents thousands of Republic employees.
Defensively solid, tenacious out of possession and dangerous going forward, it was England coming close to a complete performance in the Women's Nations League.
Jota was a fan favourite, respected as a tenacious player on the pitch but also known to supporters as a laid-back and outgoing character off the pitch.
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