dogged
adjective
[ ˈdɒɡɪd ]
• having or showing tenacity and grim persistence.
• "success required dogged determination"
Similar:
tenacious,
determined,
resolute,
resolved,
purposeful,
persistent,
persevering,
pertinacious,
relentless,
intent,
dead set,
single-minded,
focused,
dedicated,
committed,
undeviating,
unshakeable,
unflagging,
indefatigable,
untiring,
never-tiring,
tireless,
unfailing,
unfaltering,
unwavering,
unyielding,
unbending,
immovable,
obdurate,
strong-willed,
firm,
steadfast,
steady,
staunch,
stout-hearted,
laborious,
perseverant,
indurate,
dog
verb
• follow (someone) closely and persistently.
• "photographers seemed to dog her every step"
Similar:
pursue,
follow,
stalk,
track,
trail,
shadow,
hound,
plague,
beset,
bedevil,
assail,
beleaguer,
blight,
trouble,
torment,
haunt,
tail,
• act lazily; fail to try one's hardest.
• "Eric had a reputation for dogging it a little"
• grip (something) with a mechanical device.
• "she has dogged the door shut"
Origin:
Old English docga, of unknown origin.
