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doggedly

/ˈdɔː.ɡɪd.li/
dog · ged · ly
Adjective:dogged
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• adverb

1

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

Example

"Despite several failed experiments, the research team worked doggedly until they isolated the compound."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Like the adjective "dogged," "doggedly" is pronounced with three syllables (/ˈdɔː.ɡɪd.li/ or /ˈdɒɡ.ɪd.li/), unlike the two-syllable past tense verb "dogged."

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the adjective "dogged" plus the adverbial suffix "-ly." While "dogged" originally meant cruel or malicious like a cur, by the 18th century it shifted to evoke the admirable, unyielding tenacity of a hunting hound.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Doggedly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/doggedly
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