tenaciousness
Refusing to quit
Tenaciousness is the quality of holding firmly to something—a position, a goal, a grip.
It suggests persistence that doesn't easily let go: Her tenaciousness in pursuing the case eventually paid off.
The word is interchangeable with tenacity, though tenacity is more common.
Sustained resolve despite obstacles
- determinationFirmness of purpose
- doggednessUnyielding determination to continue
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
- steadfastnessFirm loyal dedication
dedication · commitment · consistency · assiduity · indefatigability · diligence · patience · staying power
Enduring courage under pain
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
- hardinessAbility to endure adversity
- toughnessResilient durability under strain
- staminaCapacity for sustained effort
strength · mettle · backbone · pluck · durability · resolve · staying power · ruggedness
Unyielding adherence to position
- inflexibilityQuality of being unbending
- unyieldingnessRefusal to give way
- mulishnessUnyielding resistance to persuasion
- pigheadednessStubborn refusal to yield
obduracy · willfulness · intransigence · bullheadedness · recalcitrance · immovability · implacability · contrariness
perseverance
Sustained resolve despite obstacles
- determinationFirmness of purpose
- doggednessUnyielding determination to continue
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
steadfastness · dedication · commitment · consistency · assiduity · indefatigability · diligence · patience · staying power · stick-to-itiveness
fortitude
Enduring courage under pain
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
- hardinessAbility to endure adversity
- toughnessResilient durability under strain
stamina · strength · mettle · backbone · pluck · durability · resolve · staying power · ruggedness · sturdiness
obstinacy
Unyielding adherence to position
- inflexibilityQuality of being unbending
- unyieldingnessRefusal to give way
- mulishnessUnyielding resistance to persuasion
pigheadedness · obduracy · willfulness · intransigence · bullheadedness · recalcitrance · immovability · implacability · contrariness · hardheadedness
tenaciousnessquitting
Ceasing an activity
giving up · surrender · capitulation · yielding · abandonment
tenaciousnessirresolution
Lack of firm decision
indecision · vacillation · wavering · hesitancy · timidity
tenaciousnesslooseness
State of not tight
slackness · letting go · release · relinquishment · detachment
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