C2nounformalworksport
US/təˈnæs.ə.ti/
UK/təˈnæs.ə.ti/
the quality of not giving up easily and continuing to try until you succeed
In context
Her tenacity helped her pass the bar exam on her fourth attempt.
The small team showed great tenacity and held on to win the game.
Learning a language as an adult takes patience and tenacity.
Words that go with tenacity
adjective + noun
- great tenacityShe fought her illness with great tenacity.
- sheer tenacityHe built the company through sheer tenacity.
- dogged tenacityWith dogged tenacity, the reporter kept asking questions until she got the truth.
- remarkable tenacityThe farmers rebuilt their homes with remarkable tenacity.
noun + preposition
- tenacity of purposeSuccess in science needs talent and tenacity of purpose.