Tenacity
The quality of being persistent and determined; the ability to persevere and hold fast to a goal despite obstacles.
nounTenacity
The quality of being persistent and determined; the ability to persevere and hold fast to a goal despite obstacles.
nounImagine This
Imagine a climber gripping a sheer cliff with unwavering determination, inching upward hand over hand despite wind and cold until they reach safety.
Sounds Like
tə-NASS-i-tee
Looks Like
Looks like 'tenacious' in root and form; visually the noun form '-ity' attached to the stem.
Remember This
Tenacity conveys a positive persistence toward a goal; the word is closely tied to 'tenacious' (the quality of holding fast).
Other Forms
Connect With
persistence, perseverance, grit, determination, steadfastness
Note
Use tenacity to describe ongoing perseverance in pursuing a goal. It is not simply stubbornness; it implies purposeful, persistent effort toward a worthy objective.