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dogged

/ˈdɒɡɪd/adjective

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adjective
  1. 1

    [usually before noun]

    showing determination; not giving up easily

    दृढ़, अडिग, धुन का पक्का

    • dogged determination

    Synonyms determined tenacious persistent resolute steadfast

    Opposite irresolute half-hearted fickle faint-hearted

◇Word family
doggedly adv.doggedness noun
≈Synonyms and antonyms
?Which word?

Keep the determined words together: dogged, tenacious, persistent, resolute, indefatigable (never tired), unflagging.

दृढ़ता के शब्द साथ याद रखिए: dogged, tenacious, persistent, resolute, indefatigable (कभी न थकने वाला), unflagging।

§Grammar and usage

The adjective dogged is /ˈdɒɡɪd/ (two syllables), but the past tense of the verb dog ('Bad luck dogged him') is /dɒɡd/ (one syllable).

Pronunciation trap: adjective dogged /ˈdɒɡɪd/ (दो syllables) है, पर verb dog का past tense ('Bad luck dogged him', पीछा करना) /dɒɡd/ (एक syllable) है।

“Collocations, idioms and sayings

'Where there's a will, there's a way.'

कहावत 'Where there's a will, there's a way'।