bulldoggish
Grimly holding on
Bulldoggish describes someone or something with qualities associated with bulldogs—stubborn tenacity, fierce determination, or a blunt, pugnacious demeanor.
A bulldoggish negotiator refuses to yield ground.
The word can also suggest physical features: a bulldoggish face with a heavy jaw and compressed features.
He approached every problem with bulldoggish persistence.
Continuing despite difficulty
- determinedFirmly committed to purpose
- relentlessContinuing without pause
- unyieldingRefusing to give way
- perseveringMaintaining effort despite difficulty
indefatigable · unwavering · unrelenting · steadfast · resolute · unswerving · unshakeable · single-minded
Firmly refusing to yield
- mulishStubbornly refusing to yield
- headstrongStubbornly self-willed
- pigheadedStubbornly refusing to yield
- willfulIntentionally unyielding
inflexible · immovable · uncompromising · intransigent · obdurate · stiff-necked · recalcitrant · unmovable
Violently intense or aggressive
- menacingConveying threat or danger
- aggressiveHostile and confrontational
- formidableInspiring fear or respect
- ferociousExtremely violent or aggressive
threatening · imposing · stocky · barrel-chested · muscular · powerful · gruff · growling
Consistently loyal and true
- devotedLoyally and lovingly attached
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
- protectiveServing to guard
- dependableWorthy of trust
trustworthy · dedicated · staunch · true · constant · unwavering · companionable · watchful
persistent
Continuing despite difficulty
- determinedFirmly committed to purpose
- relentlessContinuing without pause
- unyieldingRefusing to give way
persevering · indefatigable · unwavering · unrelenting · steadfast · resolute · unswerving · unshakeable · single-minded · tireless
obstinate
Firmly refusing to yield
- mulishStubbornly refusing to yield
- headstrongStubbornly self-willed
- pigheadedStubbornly refusing to yield
willful · inflexible · immovable · uncompromising · intransigent · obdurate · stiff-necked · recalcitrant · unmovable · bullheaded
fierce
Violently intense or aggressive
- menacingConveying threat or danger
- aggressiveHostile and confrontational
- formidableInspiring fear or respect
ferocious · threatening · imposing · stocky · barrel-chested · muscular · powerful · gruff · growling · snarling
faithful
Consistently loyal and true
- devotedLoyally and lovingly attached
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
- protectiveServing to guard
dependable · trustworthy · dedicated · staunch · true · constant · unwavering · companionable · watchful · attentive
bulldoggishquitting
Ceasing an activity
defeatist · faint-hearted · irresolute · wavering · wishy-washy
bulldoggishmeek
Humbly unassertive
gentle · docile · mild-mannered · compliant · submissive