tenacious
/tɪˈneɪʃəs/adjective
Holding on firmly; refusing to give up or let go.
Example sentences
- “The tenacious reporter kept digging until she uncovered the truth.”
- “Their tenacious defense kept the other team from scoring all game.”
Admiring where 'stubborn' is critical. A tenacious person will not quit; a stubborn one will not listen.