Pertinacious and Traitorous
Opposite meaning words
Pertinacious
Pertinacious adjective - Continuing despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement.
Usage example: a pertinacious little boy who was determined to catch and collect reptiles
Traitorous is an antonym for pertinacious.
Nearby Word: pertinacity
Traitorous
Traitorous adjective - Not true in one's allegiance to someone or something.
Pertinacious is an antonym for traitorous.
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