Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pertinacious

adjective
/ˌpɜːr.tɪˈneɪ.ʃəs/
Definition
Holding firmly to an opinion or a course of action.
Examples
  • Her pertinacious spirit led her to succeed despite the challenges.
  • He was pertinacious in his quest for justice, never giving up even when others lost hope.
Meaning
Being very determined and not easily discouraged; stubbornly persistent in holding onto an idea or pursuing a goal.
Synonyms
  • persistent
  • tenacious
  • determined
  • resolute
  • stubborn