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pertinacious

1 of 1adjective
/ˌpɝtəˈneɪʃəs/
Forms:more pertinacious,most pertinacious
1

determinedly continuing to do or to believe something, even when it gets difficult

  • Her pertinacious belief in the cause inspired others to join the movement.
  • His pertinacious stance on the issue led to an eventual breakthrough in negotiations.
  • His pertinacious pursuit of success kept him going, even when faced with numerous failures.
  • The pertinacious student refused to give up on the challenging subject, studying tirelessly for weeks.
  • She was pertinacious in her efforts to bring attention to the environmental issue, despite public apathy.