doggedly

American  

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

adverb

1. in a persistent or tenacious manner.

   She worked doggedly and tirelessly, overseeing nearly every aspect of the show.

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Etymology

Origin of doggedly

dogged ¹ ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

The Italian doggedly held serve despite facing multiple set points, but it was only delaying the inevitable as Djokovic sealed the opening set in 47 minutes.

From Barron's

Still, the index remains doggedly downbeat as Europeans continue to give priority to saving over spending.

From The Wall Street Journal

They didn’t win via a headline-grabbing prosecution or courtroom drama, but rather by going public and then doggedly demanding the system live up to its own rules.

From The Wall Street Journal

She was also the star who most doggedly and forcefully created her public image.

From The Wall Street Journal

The right-hander has doggedly dominated his way through Ashes series for 15 years.

From BBC

Related Words

• adamantly
• decisively
• persistently
• resolutely
• staunchly
• steadfastly
• strictly
• stubbornly
• tenaciously