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What is another word for Doggedly? – 144 Doggedly Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    persistently tenaciously stubbornly obstinately unyieldingly resolutely firmly steadfastly unwaveringly unrelentingly tirelessly assiduously diligently industriously sedulously painstakingly meticulously thoroughly carefully scrupulously rigorously strictly severely sternly unflinchingly uncompromisingly inflexibly inexorably implacably unshakably unmovingly unswervingly steadily constantly continuously unremittingly dogged determined persistent

    Meaning of Doggedly

    The primary meaning of "Doggedly" is to pursue something with stubborn and persistent determination.

    Definitions

    • With stubborn and persistent determination, refusing to give up
    • In a way that shows stubborn and persistent effort, often despite difficulty or opposition
    • Characterized by a stubborn and unyielding persistence, often in the face of challenges or obstacles

    Etymology of Doggedly

    The word "Doggedly" originates from the adjective "dogged", which is derived from the noun "dog", referring to the persistent and tenacious nature of a dog
    The adjective "dogged" has its roots in the 16th century, initially used to describe something as "having the qualities of a dog", later evolving to convey a sense of stubborn persistence
    The adverb "Doggedly" emerged in the 17th century, formed by adding the suffix "-ly" to the adjective "dogged", to describe the manner in which something is done

    Example Uses

    • The team worked doggedly to meet the project deadline, putting in extra hours and making sacrifices
    • She pursued her goal doggedly, refusing to give up despite the numerous setbacks and rejections
    • The detective investigated the case doggedly, following every lead and gathering evidence meticulously

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    lazily halfheartedly apathetically indifferently carelessly negligently lackadaisically aimlessly weakly feebly ineffectively inefficiently unproductively fruitlessly pointlessly aimlessly listlessly lethargically sluggishly torpidly inertly passively compliantly submissively yielding acquiescently resignedly hopelessly

    Related Nouns

    persistence determination tenacity obstinacy stubbornness resolve firmness steadfastness unwaveringness unrelentingness tirelessness assiduity diligence industry sedulousness meticulousness thoroughness carefulness scrupulousness rigor strictness severity sternness unflinchingness uncompromisingness inflexibility inexorability implacability

    Related Verbs

    persist determine strive struggle endeavor exert labor toil work pursue follow investigate examine analyze scrutinize probe delve dig unearth uncover reveal discover

    Related Adjectives

    persistent determined tenacious obstinate stubborn firm steadfast unwavering unrelenting tireless assiduous diligent industrious sedulous meticulous thorough careful scrupulous rigorous strict severe stern unflinching uncompromising inflexible inexorable implacable