tenacity
The quality of being persistent.
Latin
The quality of being persistent.
noun [ te-NA-si-tee ]
The quality or fact of being able to grip something firmly; the quality of being very determined; the quality of continuing to exist.
- 🖊️ If it weren't for her tenacity, the project would have crumbled under the weight of its own ambition.
- 🖊️ The tenacity of the human spirit is a force to be reckoned with.
- 🖊️ Her tenacity was like a lighthouse, unwavering in the storm.
- 🖊️ The artist's tenacity in perfecting his craft was nothing short of inspiring.
- 🖊️ Her tenacity in the courtroom was both feared and respected.
- 🖊️ With tenacity, even the tallest mountains can be conquered!
- 🖊️ Had he shown more tenacity, he might have achieved greatness.
- 🖊️ The tenacity of the small startup eventually led to its success in Silicon Valley.
- 🖊️ Is it not tenacity that drives the marathon runner to cross the finish line, despite the pain?
- 🖊️ In the face of adversity, his tenacity shone brighter than ever, much like Churchill's resolve during World War II.
- 🤝 persistence, determination, perseverance
- ⚔️ weakness, indecision, irresolution
The quality of holding fast.
noun [ te-NA-si-tee ]
The quality or state of being tenacious, or of holding fast; persistence.
- 🖊️ Her tenacity was like a lighthouse, unwavering in the storm.
- 🖊️ With tenacity as her guide, she climbed the corporate ladder.
- 🖊️ If it weren't for their tenacity, the Wright brothers might never have taken flight.
- 🖊️ In the face of adversity, it was his tenacity that saw him through.
- 🖊️ Had he not shown such tenacity, history might have forgotten his name.
- 🖊️ Oh, the tenacity of youth, always pushing boundaries!
- 🖊️ Do you think tenacity alone can conquer all obstacles?
- 🖊️ The tenacity of the activists led to significant policy changes.
- 🖊️ The tenacity of the human spirit is often underestimated.
- 🖊️ Despite the odds, their tenacity never wavered.
- 🤝 grip, firmness, steadfastness
- ⚔️ release, letting go, yielding