May 2, 2026

tenacious

/tɪˈneɪʃəs/adjective

Holding on firmly; refusing to give up or let go.

Example sentence

“The tenacious reporter kept digging until she uncovered the truth.”

Admiring where 'stubborn' is critical. A tenacious person will not quit; a stubborn one will not listen.

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Related words

tenantA person who rents a home, land, or other property from its owner.templateA standard model or pattern used as a starting point for making other things.tenderHurting or feeling sore when touched.temperA person's usual state of mind or tendency to react in a certain way, especially a quickness to become angry.