pertinacity

see definition of pertinacity

nounobstinacy

Synonyms for pertinacity

noun obstinacy

Antonyms for pertinacity

irresolution

diligence

noun. perseverance in carrying out action

Word Origin & History

c.1500, from Middle French pertinacité (early 15c.), from Old French pertinace "obstinate, stubborn," from Latin pertinacem (nominative pertinax) "very firm, tenacious, steadfast, persevering," from per- "very" (see per) + tenax (see tenacious). It drove out earlier pertinacy (late 14c.).

Example Sentences for pertinacity

But that mild and meek man had a certain strength of pertinacity.

But she shook her head and rose—angry, which she hid, but also amused at his pertinacity.

I think I've shown that by my pertinacity in hunting you down.

But the pertinacity of that brass-bound Paul Pry was astonishing.

"I believe not," said Helen, smiling at the pertinacity of his curiosity.

Theirs was a callous, abominable, almost revolting, pertinacity.

By pertinacity and vanity in lying, she hit the mark at last.

"Divil a taste," said Barny, with inimitable composure and pertinacity.

Perth objected to changing his clothing with a pertinacity which provoked the boatswain.

Even Grace was disturbed and perplexed by her daughter's pertinacity.

pertinacity

Synonyms for pertinacity

Antonyms for pertinacity

diligence

doggedness

endurance

hardheadedness

implacability

pertinacity

Synonyms for pertinacity

Antonyms for pertinacity

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