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
