stick-to-itiveness

stick–to–it·ive·ness

noun \stik-ˈtü-ə-tiv-nəs\

Definition of STICK-TO-ITIVENESS

: dogged perseverance : tenacity

Origin of STICK-TO-ITIVENESS

from the phrase stick to it

First Known Use: 1867

Related to STICK-TO-ITIVENESS

Synonyms: decidedness, decision, decisiveness, determinedness, firmness, granite, purposefulness, resoluteness, resolution, resolve, stick-to-itiveness

Antonyms: hesitation, indecision, indecisiveness, irresoluteness, irresolution, vacillation

Related Words: doggedness, obduracy, obdurateness, obstinacy, obstinateness, perseverance, persistence, persistency, stubbornness, tenaciousness, tenacity; certainty, certitude, confidence, sureness; alacrity, eagerness, gameness, readiness; backbone, fortitude, grit, iron, pluck, sand

Near Antonyms: doubt, incertitude, indetermination, uncertainty; aversion, disinclination, indisposition, reluctance, unwillingness

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