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pertinacious

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1. pertinacious - Adjective

2. pertinacious - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

Holding or adhering to any opinion, purpose, or design, with obstinacy; perversely persistent; obstinate; as, pertinacious plotters; a pertinacious beggar.

Resolute; persevering; constant; steady.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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dogged persistence Source: Internet

dour determination Source: Internet

the most vocal and pertinacious of all the critics Source: Internet

a mind not gifted to discover truth but tenacious to hold it Source: Internet

men tenacious of opinion Source: Internet

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