tenaciousness

Synonyms for tenaciousness

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Antonyms for tenaciousness

noun. obstinacy

noun. obstinacy

noun. obstinacy

noun. obstinacy

noun. obstinacy

Word Origin & History

c.1600, from Latin tenaci-, from tenax "holding fast" (see tenacity). Related: Tenaciously; tenaciousness.

Reivers with more than human tenaciousness had retained a glimmer of consciousness.

"Certainly, sir, you are gifted with tenaciousness," cried the captain.

I did not know his tenaciousness of titles—he was an esquire also—which was my first unpardonable offence.

And now that I hope you are better, with what tenaciousness does it cling to you!

He thought the tenaciousness of approaching the Treasury was carried too far in the present instance.

The tenaciousness of flowers is not known; their hardihood is not sufficiently admired.

This tenaciousness of their own dignity and privileges was shown in some disagreements with the upper house.

What was wanting in judgement was supplied by memory, in the tenaciousness of which she has seldom been rivalled.