Pertinacious (Adjective)
Meaning
Stubbornly unyielding; "dogged persistence"; "dour determination"; "the most vocal and pertinacious of all the critics"; "a mind not gifted to discover truth but tenacious to hold it"- T.S.Eliot; "men tenacious of opinion".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- She was a pertinacious advocate for women's rights, refusing to back down even in the face of overwhelming opposition.
- Her pertinacious nature made her a formidable opponent in debate tournaments, where she would argue her points relentlessly.
- The detective's pertinacious pursuit of the truth eventually led to the solving of the decades-old cold case.
- As a pertinacious journalist, he was known for his dogged determination in uncovering government corruption and scandals.
- Despite the initial setbacks, the team's pertinacious coach led them to victory through sheer persistence and hard work.