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pertinacious

UK
/ˌpɜːtɪˈneɪʃəs/
US
/ˌpɜrtɪˈneɪʃəs/

Translations

pertinaciousadjective
more pertinacious
Comp.
most pertinacious
Super.
UK
/ˌpɜːtɪˈneɪʃəs/
US
/ˌpɜrtɪˈneɪʃəs/
Despite numerous setbacks, her pertinacious determination to succeed never wavered.
Malgré de nombreux revers, sa détermination opiniâtre à réussir n’a jamais vacillé.
tenaceS’emploie pour une persistance difficile à vaincre ou à éliminer.
The pertinacious weeds resisted every attempt to remove them.
Les mauvaises herbes tenaces ont résisté à toutes les tentatives pour les enlever.
Additional translations
obstinéPlus marqué, selon le contexte, pour une obstination jugée négativement.
Synonyms
unwavering
stubborn
persistent
tenacious
determined
resolute

Definitions

pertinaciousadjective
Holding firmly to an opinion or a course of action.
Despite numerous setbacks, her pertinacious determination to succeed never wavered.
Stubbornly persistent and difficult to remove, defeat, or deal with.
The pertinacious weeds resisted every attempt to remove them.
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