tenacious

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/tɪˈneɪʃəs/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/təˈneɪʃəs/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(tə nāshəs)


tenacious
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Sense: Adhesive
Synonyms:
retentive, sticky Collocations, inseparable, waxy, resisting, gummy, coriaceous, viscous, viscid, glutinous, adhesive, tough Collocations, tacky Collocations, tight Collocations
Antonyms:
loose Collocations, lack Collocations, slack Collocations, separable, soft Collocations, soggy, damp Collocations, watery, unretentive, breakable, nonadhesive, floppy, bendy
Sense: Persistent
Synonyms:
determined Collocations, pertinacious, purposeful, resolute, obstinate, obdurate, persistent Collocations
Antonyms:
hesitant, unreliable Collocations, yielding, irresolute, wavering, shaky Collocations, doubtful Collocations, indecisive, wishy-washy, wayward


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