tenacious

adjective · tuh-NAY-shus

CEFR C2

not giving up easily; holding on firmly

दृढ़, हठी

Usage

a tenacious fightera tenacious gripa tenacious defence

Examples

Mary Kom is a tenacious boxer who never gives up.

The tenacious student cleared the exam on her fourth try.

Common mistake

He held the rope tenacious.

He held the rope tenaciously.

Use the adverb tenaciously with a verb.

Remember: Tenacious: ten tries, still trying.

Useful for

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