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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His tenure has also been dogged by the aftereffects of DOGE-led layoffs and rapid turnover in the FDA’s leadership ranks.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Sir Keir appointed Lord Mandelson to the post, and the decision has dogged him for months, leading to questions about his judgement.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

And yet, when boomers were starting out, they were dogged by some of the same anxieties as millennials.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

Conyngham does not call his findings a cure -- but experts unrelated to the dogged endeavours said they highlight AI's potential to accelerate medical research.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Enrique will have to outsmart Border Patrol agents on the other side who are skilled and dogged.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario

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