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dogged

Adjective

IPA /ˈdɒɡɪd/

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Meaning in plain English

Determined to continue despite difficulty or setbacks.

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dogged/ˈdɒɡɪd/

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A researcher encounters a setback
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Dogged determination means persistent effort despite obstacles.

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Her dogged search finally recovered the missing ring.
Dogged revision helped him understand the difficult topic.

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dogged — Determined to continue despite difficulty or setbacks.

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Word origin

Developed from dog; the meaning of persistent determination emerged later.

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Dogged determination and dogged persistence are common combinations.

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