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tenacious
[tuh-ney-shuhs]
adjective
holding fast; characterized by keeping a firm hold (often followed byof ).
a tenacious grip on my arm; tenacious of old habits.
highly retentive.
a tenacious memory.
persistent, stubborn, or obstinate.
adhesive or sticky; viscous or glutinous.
Synonyms: clingyholding together; cohesive; not easily pulled asunder; tough.
tenacious
/ tɪˈneɪʃəs, tɪˈnæsɪtɪ /
adjective
holding or grasping firmly; forceful
a tenacious grip
retentive
a tenacious memory
stubborn or persistent
a tenacious character
holding together firmly; tough or cohesive
tenacious cement
tending to stick or adhere
tenacious mud
Other Word Forms
- tenaciously adverb
- tenaciousness noun
- overtenacious adjective
- overtenaciousness noun
- untenacious adjective
- untenaciousness noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of tenacious1
Word History and Origins
Origin of tenacious1
Example Sentences
Marcus Smart, who had starred in his role as a tenacious defender and tertiary ball-handler without James, played just 17 minutes off the bench, his fewest of the year.
“She’s tenacious. When she acquires something that she wants, she has the ability to make things happen,” Churchville said.
“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.
While her work may not always be the most glamorous, it is consistent, tenacious and a crucial element of her sides' make-ups.
It’s going to take a tenacious commitment to enforcing the law.
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