doggedly

Meanings

• adjective, adverb

  persevering in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition

  - "Despite the heavy rain, the hikers pressed on doggedly."
  - "The dogged determination of the athlete helped her win the race."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with doggedly
bogglily , moggily , loggily

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Variants

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dogged , doggedly , doggedness , doggednesses

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Forms

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doggedly (adverb), dogged (adjective), doggedly (adjective)

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'tenaciously clinging to something', from the Old English 'dogra' meaning 'jaw' or 'tooth', likely due to the tenacious grip of a dog.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'doggedly' was first used in English literature in the 16th century.

2. In the movie 'Jaws', the shark is described as being 'doggedly' persistent in its attacks on the characters.

3. The term 'doggedly' is often used in sports to describe athletes who continue to perform at a high level despite injury or fatigue.

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Related Concepts

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1. perseverance: The ability to continue in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition. 'Doggedly' is a synonym for this concept.

2. tenacity: The quality of being tenacious, or persistent in pursuing a goal. 'Doggedly' is a synonym for this concept.

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Culture

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In literature, 'doggedly' is often used to describe characters who persist in their actions despite adversity. For example, in Mark Twain's 'Tom Sawyer', Tom and Huck are described as 'doggedly' pursuing their adventures.

How to Memorize "doggedly"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a dog tenaciously clinging to a bone to remember the meaning of 'doggedly'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the tenacity of a dog with the meaning of 'doggedly'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Determined Dogs Gain Enduring Triumphs' to remember the meaning of 'doggedly'.

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