tenacious
/təˈneɪʃəs/
English C2 · ProficientadjectiveDescribing things
tenacious (adjective) means holding firmly to what you want and refusing to give up.
Persian: سختکوش و مصمم
Meaning of tenacious
| Word | tenacious |
|---|---|
| Definition | holding firmly to what you want and refusing to give up |
| Persian | سختکوش و مصمم |
| Pronunciation | /təˈneɪʃəs/ |
| Part of speech | adjective |
| Level | C2 (Proficient) |
Example sentence
She is a tenacious reporter who never gives up.
او خبرنگاری مصمم است که هرگز تسلیم نمیشود.
Word forms of tenacious
| Word class | Form |
|---|---|
| adjective | tenacious |
| noun | tenacity |
Synonyms of tenacious
persistent, determined
Opposites of tenacious
weak
Common phrases with tenacious
- tenacious spirit
- tenacious defender
- tenacious grip
Related English words
austereplain and simple, without comfort or decoration; strict · C2copiousexisting in large amounts · C2disparateso different that they cannot be compared · C2enigmaticmysterious and difficult to understand · C2exemplaryso good that it can be used as an example · C2impeccableperfect and without any mistakes · C2inscrutableimpossible to understand or know what someone thinks · C2meticulousvery careful and paying attention to every detail · C2
Questions about tenacious
What does tenacious mean?
tenacious (adjective) means holding firmly to what you want and refusing to give up.
What is the Persian meaning of tenacious?
tenacious means سختکوش و مصمم in Persian.
What level is the word tenacious?
tenacious is a English C2 (proficient) word.
What is another word for tenacious?
Words close in meaning to tenacious include persistent, determined.
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