dogged

[daw-gid, dog-id] / ˈdɔ gɪd, ˈdɒg ɪd /

ADJECTIVE

determined, persistent

Synonyms

STRONGEST

hard-nosed indefatigable relentless resolute single-minded staunch steadfast stubborn tenacious unflagging unshakable unyielding

STRONG

firm obstinate persevering steady unbending

WEAK

adamant bullheaded hanging tough hardheaded inexorable inflexible insistent mulish obdurate perseverant perseverative pertinacious pigheaded rigid

Antonyms

STRONGEST

irresolute surrendering unreliable weak yielding

STRONG

flexible soft unstable

WEAK

indifferent undetermined

Example Sentences

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Much of this is known only because of the dogged investigative journalism from David A. Fahrenthold, who has spent years following the money around Donald Trump and his orbit for the New York Times.

From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026

Now, investors are dogged by a different experience.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

McGregor was the UFC's first simultaneous two-weight world champion after winning titles at featherweight in 2015 and lightweight in 2016, but his career has been dogged by controversy in recent years.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

It was a problem that dogged dividend stocks in 2022 and 2023 as the Federal Reserve sharply raised interest rates to fight inflation.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

The dogged regiment withdrew before them, sullen, dispirited, the fight knocked out of it.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White

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