pertinacity

Definitions

The quality of being persistent or tenacious in holding to an opinion, belief, or course of action.

Stubborn or dogged persistence.

Examples

Her pertinacity in pursuing her goals despite numerous setbacks eventually led to her success.

The detective's pertinacity in solving the cold case earned him the respect of his colleagues.

It was his sheer pertinacity that allowed him to master the complex instrument after years of practice.

Synonyms

persistence tenacity determination perseverance obstinacy doggedness steadfastness

Antonyms

indecision vacillation fickleness irresolution wavering hesitation inconstancy