noun
- the quality of being persistent, determined, and unwilling to give up despite difficulties
Usage: uncountable; formal
Examples
- Her doggedness in pursuing her education despite financial hardship earned her a scholarship.
- The team's doggedness in the final quarter helped them come back from a 20-point deficit.
- Through sheer doggedness, he managed to complete the marathon despite his injury.
- The detective's doggedness in investigating the cold case finally led to a breakthrough.
- Success often comes not from talent alone, but from doggedness and hard work.
- His doggedness in learning the language impressed everyone around him.