Doggedly: meaning, definitions and examples
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doggedly
[ หdษษกษชdli ]
persistently
in a manner that shows determination and persistence
Synonyms
persistently, stubbornly, tenaciously
Examples of usage
- He doggedly pursued his dream of becoming a professional athlete.
- She doggedly continued her research despite facing numerous challenges.
- The detective doggedly followed the suspect until he was caught.
- They worked doggedly to meet the deadline for the project.
- I admire her for doggedly sticking to her principles.
Translations
Translations of the word "doggedly" in other languages:
๐ต๐น teimosamente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฆเฅเคขเคผเคคเคพ เคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช hartnรคckig
๐ฎ๐ฉ dengan gigih
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฟะตััะพ
๐ต๐ฑ uparcie
๐ฏ๐ต ้ ๅบใซ
๐ซ๐ท obstinรฉment
๐ช๐ธ obstinadamente
๐น๐ท inatla
๐ฐ๐ท ๋์ง๊ธฐ๊ฒ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุฅุตุฑุงุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ vytrvale
๐ธ๐ฐ vytrvalo
๐จ๐ณ ้กฝๅผบๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ vztrajno
๐ฎ๐ธ รพrjรณskulega
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐะฑะฐะฝะดัะปัาะฟะตะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแงแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ inadla
๐ฒ๐ฝ obstinadamente
Etymology
The adverb 'doggedly' is derived from the adjective 'dogged,' which originated in the late 16th century. The term 'dogged' originally meant having the qualities of a dog, such as loyalty, tenacity, and determination. Over time, 'doggedly' evolved to describe actions or behaviors that reflect perseverance and determination. The word is often used to commend individuals who exhibit unwavering commitment to their goals despite obstacles and challenges.
See also: dog, doggy, doghouse, dogma, dogmatic, dogs, underdog.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #24,445, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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