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tenacious

[tuh-ney-shuhs] / təˈneɪ ʃəs /
ADJECTIVE
strong, unyielding
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cohesive determined dogged forceful persistent relentless resolute spunky staunch steadfast stout strong-willed stubborn tough unswerving
STRONG
retentive
WEAK
adamant bound clinging coherent fast firm inflexible intransigent iron meaning business mulish obdurate obstinate persevering persisting pertinacious possessive purposeful set solid stalwart sturdy sure tight true unforgetful unshakable
Antonyms
STRONGEST
afraid irresolute kind unreliable weak yielding
WEAK
loose slack surrendering unattached
ADJECTIVE
sticky
Synonyms
STRONG
retentive
WEAK
adhesive clinging clingy fast firm fixed glutinous gummy inseparable mucilaginous resisting secure set tacky tight viscid viscose viscous waxy
Antonyms
WEAK
loose slack surrendering unattached weak yielding

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During a phone call with her son Joe Bennett, from Folkestone in Kent, Foreman said the prisoners she was with were "so resilient, so tenacious".

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Reportedly on the verge of signing Bournemouth's Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo, Guardiola could do with reinforcements in attack after his team were frustrated by Sunderland's tenacious performance.

From Barron's • Jan. 1, 2026

“Katie’s a very tenacious, self-assured individual,” recalled Jordan Ball, who was a senator for the opposition party.

From Slate • Dec. 18, 2025

“People in Middleton had seen the Hall fall into disrepair for over 30 years,” said DePree, who has impeccable blond highlights and a tenacious streak.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025

Fog clung to the city walls and cobbled streets like tenacious moss.

From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill

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