/ ˈdɒgɪd; NAmE ˈdɔːg-/ adjective
[ usually before noun ] ( approving ) showing determination; not giving up easily
SYN tenacious :
dogged determination / persistence
their dogged defence of the city
► dog·ged·ly adverb
SYN tenaciously
► dog·ged·ness noun [ U ]
SYN tenacity