doggedness

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/ˈdɔɡɪdˌnəs/ (US)

Definition of doggedness

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

(uncountable, usually)The state of being dogged; persistence; perseverance; tenacity; stubbornness.

“At one time it looked as though he could not live more than a few hours, and I am convinced that it was only through the Dutchman's doggedness that he pulled through.”

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noun

(uncountable, usually)The state of being dogged; persistence; perseverance; tenacity; stubbornness.

“At one time it looked as though he could not live more than a few hours, and I am convinced that it was only through the Dutchman's doggedness that he pulled through.”
(obsolete, uncountable, usually)sullenness; moroseness

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From dogged + -ness.

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