ˈdȯgə̇d sometimes ˈdäg- adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from dog, dogge dog + -ed — more at dog
1. obsolete : doglike ; especially : exhibiting unattractive qualities (as belligerence) sometimes attributed to dogs
2. : obstinately determined : unshakable , unremitting
dogged determination
resumed his dogged efforts
Synonyms: see obstinate