doggedly

Everyday

In a stubborn, determined way; going on and not giving up, even when it is hard. tree →

In the lessons

It praises perseverance: someone works or walks doggedly on despite tiredness, rain or failure. Common in «doggedly determined», «doggedly refused», «worked doggedly». It is a good word for describing scientists, explorers, athletes and pupils who keep trying.

Examples

• Ben worked doggedly at his long division until he got it right. tree →
• The explorers trudged doggedly through the snow. tree →
• Mole doggedly followed the path even though the wood frightened him. tree →
• She doggedly refused to give up her seat on the team. tree →
• The tortoise plodded doggedly on and won the race. tree →
• The rescue workers dug doggedly through the night. tree →
• He practised his spellings doggedly every evening. tree →
• “I’ll swing before I go in there,” replied Starkey doggedly, and again he had the support of the crew. tree →

Note

Adverb from the adjective «dogged» (pronounced DOG-id, two syllables), meaning stubborn and determined. It comes from the way a dog holds on and will not let go. Not rude and not about dogs today; it is a compliment.