doggedly

[ daw-gid-lee, dog-id‐ ]

adverb

1. in a persistent or tenacious manner:

   She worked doggedly and tirelessly, overseeing nearly every aspect of the show.

Word History and Origins

Origin of doggedly¹

dogged ¹( def ) + -ly

Related Words

• adamantly
• decisively
• persistently
• resolutely
• staunchly
• steadfastly
• strictly
• stubbornly
• tenaciously