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dogged Antonyms

Opposite of dogged

Pinning down the opposite of dogged requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adjective definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Having or showing tenacity and grim persistence in the face of difficulty or opposition.

Usage Example

"Her irresolute determination to finish the research project eventually led to a major scientific breakthrough."

Strongest
irresolute
half-hearted
Strong
wavering
yielding
faint-hearted
indecisive
weak-willed

Similar words to dogged

Words similar to dogged shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

tenacious
persistent
determined
resolute
relentless
stubborn
unyielding
steadfast
See all synonyms of dogged

• Nearby Words

dog
dogfight
dogfox
dogged
doggedly
doggedness
doggerel

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Dogged. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/dogged
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