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doggedly Antonyms

Opposite of doggedly

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

In a manner that shows tenacity and grim persistence; resolutely and stubbornly refusing to give up despite difficulties or opposition.

Usage Example

"Despite several failed experiments, the research team worked half-heartedly until they isolated the compound."

Strongest
half-heartedly
irresolutely
Strong
feebly
weakly
waveringly
apathetically
indifferently

Similar words to doggedly

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

tenaciously
persistently
resolutely
stubbornly
steadfastly
relentlessly
unyieldingly
tirelessly
See all synonyms of doggedly

• Nearby Words

dogfight
dogfox
dogged
doggedly
doggedness
doggerel
dogginess

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