tenacious

[US]/təˈneɪʃəs/
[UK]/təˈneɪʃəs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. adhering firmly, persistent, persevering, enduring, tough.

Example Sentences

be tenacious in defense

a tenacious local legend.

a tenacious revolutionary spirit

be tenacious of one's opinion

a tenacious hold on something

We should be tenacious of our rights.

He has a tenacious memory.

tenacious lint on my jacket.

he was the most tenacious politician in South Korea.

you're tenacious and you get at the truth.

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