Dogged and Vacillating

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Dogged adjective - Continuing despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement.

Usage example: a madman who spent his life in dogged pursuit of power

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Vacillating is an antonym for dogged.

Nearby Words: doggedly, dogging

Vacillating adjective - Uncertain in purpose or action.

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Dogged is an antonym for vacillating.

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Vacillating and Dogged. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/dogged/vacillating

Dogged & Vacillating. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/dogged/vacillating>.

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