Tenacity synonyms and antonyms

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courage
The quality of a confident character not to be afraid or intimidated easily but without being incautious or inconsiderate.
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resolution
A resolute quality of mind
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perseverance
Perseverance is persistence in sticking to a plan.
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determination (related)
The quality of mind which reaches definite conclusions; decision of character; resoluteness.
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guts
Plural form of gut
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diligence
(Obs.) Speed; haste
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fortitude (related)
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weakness (antonym)
(Countable) An inadequate quality; fault
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stubbornness (related)
The state of being stubborn.
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indifference (antonym)
A lack of enthusiasm.
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slackness (antonym)
The state of being slack; the quality of having slack.
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obstinacy
The state, or an act, of stubbornness or doggedness.
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heart
A conventional two-lobed representation of the heart, usually colored red or pink.
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nerve
(Zoology) A bundle of neurons with their connective tissue sheaths, blood vessels and lymphatics.
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persistency
(Uncountable) The state of being persistent
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pertinacity
The state or characteristic of being pertinacious.
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retentiveness
The state of being retentive
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strength
Capability in terms of numbers or resources:
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toughness
(Uncountable) The state of being tough
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persistence
The continuance of an effect after the removal of its cause
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tenaciousness
The characteristic of being tenacious.
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resourcefulness (related)
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ruthlessness (related)
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single-mindedness (related)
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fearlessness (related)
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dogged (related)
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inventiveness (related)
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decisiveness (related)
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irresolution (antonym)
Lack of resolution; lack of decision or purpose; vacillation.
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cohesiveness
The state of being cohesive
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bullheadedness
The characteristic of being bullheaded.
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hardheadedness
The characteristic of being hardheaded.
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pertinaciousness
The state or characteristic of being pertinacious.
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perverseness
The quality of being perverse; obstinacy or doggedness
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perversity
The quality or state of being perverse.
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pigheadedness
The condition of being pigheaded
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willfulness
The quality of being willful; obstinacy
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resist (related)
A protective coating or covering.
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strength of will (related)
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self-belief (related)
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mulishness
The characteristic of being mulish.
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obstinateness
The characteristic of being obstinate.
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  • She fought with tenacity born of desperation.

  • In addition, all her planning and tenacity were paying off.

  • She likes your confidence and tenacity.

  • Still, his tenacity was what had inspired the name, not his size.

  • The amir showed his usual ability in diplomatic argument, his tenacity where his own views or claims were in debate, with a sure underlying insight into the real situation.

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