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PERTINACIOUS Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word pertinacious. (exact relations)
There is 0 hypernym of the word pertinacious. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for PERTINACIOUS

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dogged
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• stubbornly unyielding

persistent
adjectiveadj
adjective

• retained; not shed

adjective satellite

• never-ceasing

• continually recurring to the mind

• stubbornly unyielding

tenacious
adjectiveadj
adjective

• good at remembering

adjective satellite

• stubbornly unyielding

• sticking together

unyielding
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• stubbornly unyielding

• resistant to physical force or pressure

determined
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having been learned or found or determined especially by investigation

adjective satellite

• characterized by great determination

• devoting full strength and concentrated attention to

• determined or decided upon as by an authority

• strongly motivated to succeed

inflexible
adjectiveadj
adjective

• incapable of change

• not making concessions

• resistant to being bent

adjective satellite

• incapable of adapting or changing to meet circumstances

relentless
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

• never-ceasing

resolute
adjectiveadj
adjective

• firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination

adjective satellite

• characterized by quickness and firmness

steadfast
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

• firm and dependable especially in loyalty

tireless
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality

• characterized by hard work and perseverance

unrelenting
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

• punishingly harsh

• never-ceasing

unwavering
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

• not showing abrupt variations

dour
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• stubbornly unyielding

• harshly uninviting or formidable in manner or appearance

• showing a brooding ill humor

Alternatives for DOGGED

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