tenacious

• Descreve uma pessoa ou coisa que é muito determinada em alcançar um objetivo e não desiste facilmente; também pode indicar algo que se agarra ou resiste com firmeza.

Describes a person or thing that is very determined to do something and does not give up easily.

1. Persistent or determinedB2formal

   Holding firmly to something, such as a belief, goal, or purpose; not easily giving up.

   Tenaz

   • She is a tenacious negotiator who never backs down.
   • His tenacious pursuit of justice inspired many.
   • The team showed tenacious effort despite the loss.

   Sinônimosdetermineddoggedperseveringpersistentpertinaciousresolutesteadfastunwaveringunyielding

   Antônimosfalteringirresoluteyielding

2. Tending to hold firmlyC1formal

   Physically gripping or adhering strongly to something.

   Tenaz

   • The tenacious ivy clung to the old stone wall.
   • He had a tenacious grip on the rope during the climb.
   • The glue formed a tenacious bond between the surfaces.

   Sinônimosadhesiveglutinousgrippingstickyviscid

   Antônimosloosenonadhesiveslippery