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tenacious

/təˈneɪʃəs/

Translations

tenaciousadjective

more tenacious

Comp.

most tenacious

Super.

/təˈneɪʃəs/

tenaceS’emploie pour une personne, une attitude, une action ou une matière qui tient fermement, persiste ou adhère fortement.

Her tenacious grip on her principles made her a respected leader in the community.

Son attitude tenace envers ses principes a fait d’elle une dirigeante respectée dans la communauté.

Additional translations

opiniâtreSe dit surtout d’une personne qui s’accroche fermement à une idée, une opinion ou une volonté.

adhérentEmploi surtout technique ou matériel, pour ce qui adhère fortement ou se sépare difficilement.

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tenaciousadjective

Holding firmly to something, such as a belief or opinion, and not easily letting go.

Her tenacious grip on her principles made her a respected leader in the community.

Persistently continuing or enduring in a course of action despite difficulties or obstacles.

The tenacious athlete trained every day, regardless of the weather, to prepare for the marathon.

Tending to keep a firm hold on something; clinging or adhering closely.

The tenacious ivy clung to the old stone wall, covering it completely.

Not easily separated or pulled apart; cohesive or adhesive in nature.

The clay remained tenacious, sticking to his hands as he shaped the pot.