tenacious (/təˈneɪ.ʃəs/)
adjective · Advanced · Emotions & Feelings
🔊 /təˈneɪ.ʃəs/
Meaning
Meaning: holding firmly to a goal
Someone tenacious holds firmly to a goal or belief and does not give up easily. Tenacious effort often outlasts raw talent.
Examples
🗣 He was tenacious in pursuing his dream.
Etymology
From Latin ‘tenax’, meaning holding fast.
How & Where It’s Used
Describes a stubborn, persistent pursuit of goals.
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Tags: determination, character