dogged

[daw-gid, dog-id] / ˈdɔ gɪd, ˈdɒg ɪd /

ADJECTIVE

determined, persistent

Synonyms

STRONGEST

hard-nosed indefatigable relentless resolute single-minded staunch steadfast stubborn tenacious unflagging unshakable unyielding

STRONG

firm obstinate persevering steady unbending

WEAK

adamant bullheaded hanging tough hardheaded inexorable inflexible insistent mulish obdurate perseverant perseverative pertinacious pigheaded rigid

Antonyms

STRONGEST

irresolute surrendering unreliable weak yielding

STRONG

flexible soft unstable

WEAK

indifferent undetermined

Example Sentences

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She was dogged by questions about her handling of the Epstein investigation throughout her time in office.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Fired unexpectedly in November 2023 by OpenAI's board for a lack of candor, he was reinstated under pressure from employees, but allegations of manipulation and a toxic culture dogged him throughout the trial.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

The third and longest day of the challenge, on Wednesday, was dogged by torrential rain and an unexpected reroute caused by a fire.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

I applaud your dogged determination to make sure that your server got their due.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

All four relay team girls ignore me, and I wonder if Carmetta and Maya think I dogged Tyler too.

From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée

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