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View usage for: (pɜːʳtɪneɪʃəs) adjectiveSomeone who is pertinacious continues trying to do something difficult rather than giving up quickly. [formal]Synonyms: determined, dogged, persistent, relentless More Synonyms of pertinacious pertinacious in British English (ˌpɜːtɪˈneɪʃəs) adjective1. doggedly resolute in purpose or belief; unyielding Derived forms pertinaciously (ˌpertiˈnaciously) adverb pertinacity (ˌpɜːtɪˈnæsɪtɪ) or pertinaciousness (ˌpertiˈnaciousness) noun Word origin C17: from Latin pertināx, from per- (intensive) + tenāx clinging, from tenēre to hold pertinacious in American English (ˌpɜrtənˈeɪʃəs) adjective1. holding firmly to some purpose, belief, or action, often stubbornly or obstinately 2. hard to get rid of; unyielding; persistent SIMILAR WORDS: ˈstubborn Derived forms pertinaciously (ˌpertiˈnaciously) adverb Word origin < L pertinax (gen. pertinacis), firm < per-, intens. + tenax, holding fast < tenere, to hold: see thin Examples of 'pertinacious' in a sentencepertinacious Definition stubbornly persistent Synonyms relentless persevering stiff-necked bull-headedAdditional synonymsSynonyms stubborn, stupid, uncompromising, inflexible, wilful, tenacious, unyielding, obstinate, headstrong, stiff-necked, pig-headed, mulishDefinition obstinately determined through sheer dogged determination Synonyms determined, steady, persistent, stubborn, firm, staunch, persevering, resolute, single-minded, tenacious, steadfast, unyielding, obstinate, indefatigable, immovable, stiff-necked, unshakable, unflagging, pertinaciousDefinition determined to do something in one's own way and ignoring the advice of others He's very headstrong, but he's a good man underneath. Synonyms stubborn, wilful, obstinate, contrary, perverse, unruly, intractable, stiff-necked, ungovernable, self-willed, pig-headed, mulish, froward (archaic) Nearby words ofpertinacious - persuasive
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Additional synonymsDefinition unwilling to be persuaded They viewed him as stubborn, inflexible and dogmatic. Synonyms obstinate, strict, relentless, firm, fixed, iron, adamant, rigorous, stubborn, stringent, uncompromising, resolute, steely, intractable, inexorable, implacable, steadfast, hard and fast, unyielding, immutable, immovable, unbending, obdurate, stiff-necked, dyed-in-the-wool, unchangeable, brassbound, set in your ways Definition (of a person) difficult to influence or direct How can we reduce the influence of intractable opponents? Synonyms difficult, contrary, awkward, wild, stubborn, perverse, wayward, unruly, uncontrollable, wilful, incurable, fractious, unyielding, obstinate, intransigent, headstrong, unmanageable, undisciplined, cantankerous, unbending, obdurate, uncooperative, stiff-necked, ungovernable, self-willed, refractory, obstreperous, pig-headed, bull-headedDefinition stubborn He had a flushed, mulish look on his heavy face. Synonyms stubborn, difficult, rigid, unreasonable, perverse, intractable, inflexible, wilful, recalcitrant, obstinate, intransigent, headstrong, stiff-necked, self-willed, refractory, pig-headed, bull-headed, cross-grainedDefinition not to be persuaded The administration have been obdurate defenders of the status quo. Synonyms obstinate, firm, dogged, determined, fixed, iron, persistent, relentless, adamant, stubborn, intractable, inflexible, wilful, unrelenting, tenacious, inexorable, implacable, steadfast, unyielding, intransigent, immovable, headstrong, strong-minded, unbending, stiff-necked, unshakeable or unshakable, refractory, pig-headed, mulish, contumacious (literary), pertinacious, indurate (rare), proof against persuasion, unimpressible Definition keeping stubbornly to a particular opinion or course of action He is obstinate and determined and will not give up. Synonyms stubborn, dogged, determined, persistent, firm, perverse, intractable, inflexible, wilful, tenacious, recalcitrant, steadfast, unyielding, opinionated, intransigent, immovable, headstrong, unmanageable, cussed, strong-minded, unbending, obdurate, stiff-necked, unshakable, self-willed, refractory, pig-headed, bull-headed, mulish, contumacious, pertinaciousDefinition showing persistence He phoned again this morning – he's very persistent. Synonyms determined, dogged, fixed, steady, enduring, stubborn, persevering, resolute, tireless, tenacious, steadfast, obstinate, indefatigable, immovable, assiduous, obdurate, stiff-necked, unflagging, pertinaciousDefinition wayward or contrary You're just being perverse. Synonyms stubborn, contrary, unreasonable, dogged, contradictory, troublesome, rebellious, wayward, delinquent, intractable, wilful, unyielding, obstinate, intransigent, headstrong, unmanageable, cussed (informal), obdurate, stiff-necked, disobedient, wrong-headed, refractory, pig-headed, miscreant, mulish, cross-grained, contumaciousDefinition stupidly stubborn In her pig-headed way, she insisted that she was right. Synonyms stubborn, contrary, perverse, obstinate, stupid, dense, inflexible, wilful, unyielding, stiff-necked, wrong-headed, self-willed, bull-headed, mulish, cross-grained, froward (archaic) Definition firm in purpose or belief a decisive and resolute international leader Synonyms determined, set, firm, dogged, fixed, constant, bold, relentless, stubborn, stalwart, staunch, persevering, inflexible, purposeful, tenacious, undaunted, strong-willed, steadfast, obstinate, unwavering, immovable, unflinching, unbending, unshakable, unshakenDefinition stubbornly determined to have one's own way, esp. at the expense of others He was very independent and self-willed. Synonyms stubborn, wilful, headstrong, intractable, opinionated, obstinate, cussed (informal), stiff-necked, ungovernable, refractory, pig-headed, stubborn as a mule Additional synonymsHe is a very determined and strong-willed person. Synonyms resolute, firm, single-minded, purposeful, fixed, intent, persistent, stalwart, persevering, tenacious, steadfast, unwavering, immovable, headstrong, unflinching, strong-minded, self-willedDefinition persistent and determined He is a stubborn character used to getting his own way. Synonyms obstinate, dogged, inflexible, fixed, persistent, intractable, wilful, tenacious, recalcitrant, unyielding, headstrong, unmanageable, unbending, obdurate, stiff-necked, unshakeable, self-willed, refractory, pig-headed, bull-headed, mulish, cross-grained, contumaciousDefinition stubborn or persistent He is regarded as a persistent and tenacious interviewer. Synonyms stubborn, dogged, determined, persistent, sure, firm, adamant, staunch, resolute, inflexible, strong-willed, steadfast, unyielding, obstinate, intransigent, immovable, unswerving, obdurate, stiff-necked, pertinaciousDefinition remaining firm and determined his unyielding attitude on this subject Synonyms firm, tough, rigid, hardline, uncompromising, determined, relentless, adamant, stubborn, staunch, resolute, intractable, inflexible, inexorable, steadfast, obstinate, unwavering, immovable, unbending, obdurate, stiff-neckedDefinition determined to do things in one's own way a selfish and wilful congressman Synonyms obstinate, dogged, determined, persistent, adamant, stubborn, perverse, uncompromising, intractable, inflexible, unyielding, intransigent, headstrong, obdurate, stiff-necked, self-willed, refractory, pig-headed, bull-headed, mulish, froward (archaic) |