Dogged and Pliant

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Dogged adjective - Sticking to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion.

Usage example: your dogged adherence to a really lame argument is embarrassing

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Pliant is an antonym for dogged.

Nearby Words: doggedly, dogging

Pliant adjective - Able to bend easily without breaking.

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Dogged is an antonym for pliant.

Nearby Words: pliable, pliancy

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