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Synonyms of tenacious

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Another word for tenacious is sticky. Other synonyms of tenacious are clingsome, pigheaded, coherent, elephantlike and steadfast.

Synonyms and similar words for tenacious

adjectiveClinging to an object or surface; adhesive.

  • clingsomeCharacterised by clinging or clinginess; clingy; adhesive.

adjectiveUnwilling to yield or give up; dogged.

  • pigheadedObstinate and stubborn to the point of stupidity.

adjectiveHolding together; cohesive.

adjectiveHaving a good memory; retentive.

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Meaning of tenacious

  1. adjective Clinging to an object or surface; adhesive.
  2. adjective Unwilling to yield or give up; dogged.
  3. adjective Holding together; cohesive.

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Questions about synonyms of tenacious

What is another word for tenacious?
Tenacious has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as sticky, clingsome, pigheaded, coherent, elephantlike, steadfast and memorious.
What does tenacious mean?
Tenacious means clinging to an object or surface; adhesive.

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