Tenacious

/təˈneɪ.ʃəs/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Holding fast; characterized by keeping a firm hold.

Her tenacious spirit helped her overcome many obstacles in life.

Persistent in maintaining, adhering to, or seeking something valued or habitual.

The team's tenacious pursuit of victory led them to win the championship.

Tending to keep a firm hold of something; not easily dispelled or alleviated.

He had a tenacious grip on the rope as he climbed the steep incline.

Having a strong grip or ability to stick; adhesive.

The tenacious glue held the pieces of the broken vase together seamlessly.

From Latin 'tenax', meaning 'to hold' or 'holding fast'.

tenacious spirit

A mindset that embodies determination and resilience.

tenacious grasp

A firm hold that is difficult to loosen.

tenacious memory

The ability to remember details for a long time.

tenacity

The quality or state of being tenacious; persistence.

detain

To keep someone in custody or to hold back.

Having a stubborn determination.

She's so tenacious, she won't let anything stop her!

Refusing to give up or let go.

That team is tenacious; they just keep fighting until the end of the game.