Acceptance and Doggedness

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Acceptance noun - The state of being acceptable and accepted.

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Doggedness is an antonym for acceptance.

Doggedness noun - A steadfast adherence to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion.

Usage example: being an effective detective requires doggedness as well as cleverness

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Acceptance is an antonym for doggedness.

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