Doggedness and Pliability

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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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Pliability is an antonym for doggedness.

Pliability noun - Adaptability of mind or character.

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Doggedness is an antonym for pliability.

Nearby Words: pliable, pliancy, pliably

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