Meaning & use
dogged
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showing persistent determination, even in the face of difficulty.
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Her dogged determination helped her finish the marathon despite the injury.
The detective's dogged pursuit of the case eventually solved the mystery.
A note on using this word
Almost always used positively to praise someone's persistence, unlike 'stubborn,' which can sound more negative.
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Words with an opposite meaning
irresolutehalf-hearted
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