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dogged

adjective
 
 
/ˈdɒɡ.ɪd/ US  /ˈdɑː.ɡɪd/

Definition

very determined to do something, even if it is very difficult: Her ambition and dogged determination ensured that she rose to the top of her profession.Strong-willed doggedly
 
 
/-li/ adverb
I kept at it, doggedly and patiently until finally I could skate.Strong-willed
doggedness
 
 
/-nəs/ noun [U]
Strength of will and determination
(Definition of dogged adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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