Synonyms for tenacious
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : tuh-ney-shuhs |
| Phonetic Transcription : təˈneɪ ʃəs |
Top 10 synonyms for tenacious Other synonyms for the word tenacious
- adamant
- adhesive
- bound
- clinging
- clingy
- coherent
- fast
- firm
- fixed
- glutinous
- gummy
- inflexible
- inseparable
- intransigent
- iron
- meaning business
- mucilaginous
- mulish
- obdurate
- obstinate
- persevering
- persisting
- pertinacious
- possessive
- purposeful
- resisting
- retentive
- secure
- set
- solid
- stalwart
- stout
- strong-willed
- stubborn
- sturdy
- sure
- tacky
- tight
- tough
- true
- unforgetful
- unshakable
- unswerving
- viscid
- viscose
- viscous
- waxy
Définition of tenacious
Origin :- c.1600, from Latin tenaci-, from tenax "holding fast" (see tenacity). Related: Tenaciously; tenaciousness.
- adj strong, unyielding
- adj sticky
- He knew that here was a bold and tenacious spirit, kin to that of Grant.
- Extract from : « The Rock of Chickamauga » by Joseph A. Altsheler
- My mother's imagination was as vivacious, but not as tenacious as my own.
- Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 9 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
- She seldom showed any anger; but when she did it was tenacious, and slow to be appeased.
- Extract from : « The Fat and the Thin » by Emile Zola
- Ganymede was of a tenacious mettle, and of this he now afforded proof.
- Extract from : « Bardelys the Magnificent » by Rafael Sabatini
- To the man who had done him some service, of tenacious memory.
- Extract from : « Agesilaus » by Xenophon
- The Jew's vacillating hope was tenacious, for it was the last.
- Extract from : « Masterpieces of Mystery » by Various
- With such a slug-like, patient, tenacious fool, was that not more likely?
- Extract from : « The Market-Place » by Harold Frederic
- I saw it when I was a child, and my memory is a tenacious one.
- Extract from : « Luttrell Of Arran » by Charles James Lever
- Then she tried to draw her wrists out of his tenacious clutch.
- Extract from : « A Bride of the Plains » by Baroness Emmuska Orczy
- Besides, he's a touchy person, and my husband is most tenacious regarding him.
- Extract from : « Luttrell Of Arran » by Charles James Lever
Antonyms for tenacious
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