doggedly

IPA/ˈdɒɡɪdli/
KK[dˈɔɡədli]IPA/ˈdɔːɡɪdli/

doggedly — adverb

1. showing stubborn refusal to quit when trying to achieve something, continuing ev

1.副詞B2
釋義

showing stubborn refusal to quit when trying to achieve something, continuing even when progress is difficult or blocked

例句

The detective doggedly pursued the case for three years before finding the missing witness.

doggedly + pursued — action of determined investigation

Despite failing the entrance exam twice, a young student doggedly kept studying until she passed.

doggedly kept + V-ing — continuing an effort after setbacks

同義詞
  • tenaciously

    emphasises holding on tightly to a purpose; slightly more formal

  • persistently

    more neutral and common in everyday English; less emotional tone

  • stubbornly

    can suggest unreasonable refusal; more negative than doggedly

  • resolutely

    focuses on firmness of decision rather than endurance against difficulty

反義詞

文法句型

doggedly + verb (modifying action of effort/pursuit)

verb + doggedly

用法筆記

Commonly modifies verbs of effort, pursuit, search, and endurance (pursue, search, keep, work, defend, refuse). Unlike stubbornly, doggedly usually carries a neutral or admiring tone — the persistence is seen as praiseworthy rather than unreasonable. It is less common in everyday conversation than its synonym persistently.

常見錯誤

❌The team dogged pursued the goal despite injuries.
✅The team doggedly pursued the goal despite injuries.
💡dogged is an adjective; actions need the adverb form doggedly.
❌She doggedly refused to talk about it.
✅She stubbornly refused to talk about it.
💡doggedly describes admirable persistence; for unreasonable refusal, stubbornly is more natural.