Synonyms

dogged

¹ American

[dawgd, dogd] / dɔgd, dɒgd /

adjective

Southern U.S.

doggoned; damned; confounded.

Well, I'll be dogged!

dogged ² American

[daw-gid, dog-id] / ˈdɔ gɪd, ˈdɒg ɪd /

adjective

persistent in effort; stubbornly tenacious.

a dogged worker.

Synonyms:

unyielding, inflexible, mulish, persistent

dogged British

/ ˈdɒɡɪd /

adjective

obstinately determined; wilful or tenacious

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Related Words

See stubborn.

Other Word Forms

doggedly adverb
doggedness noun

Etymology

Origin of dogged

First recorded in 1275–1325; Middle English: “having characteristics of a dog”; dog, -ed ³

Example Sentences

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Still, Rahman's career has been dogged by allegations of nepotism and mismanagement.

From Barron's

The lawsuit is the latest in a series of legal and financial problems that have dogged the sprawling western drama, which Costner directed, co-wrote, starred in and partially funded.

From Los Angeles Times

He has a chequered injury history - Stokes has been dogged by knee, hamstring and shoulder problems over the past two years.

From BBC

England's dogged resistance on day five at Adelaide Oval lasted into the second session before Scott Boland removed Josh Tongue for an 82-run victory to ensure the famous urn remains in Australian hands.

From Barron's

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