June 27, 2026

Tenacious

adjective

Definition

Holding firmly to something; persistent and determined. A tenacious person does not give up easily in the face of obstacles.

Example Sentence

“Her tenacious refusal to accept defeat eventually won the court case after eight years.”

Etymology

From Latin tenax (holding fast), from tenere (to hold).

Scrabble Score

T1E1N1A1C3I1O1U1S1

TENACIOUS scores 11 points in Scrabble.

Synonyms & Related Words

persistent determined resolute dogged

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