Entry Word: dogged

Function: adjective

Meaning: 1 continuing despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement <a madman who spent his life in dogged pursuit of power> — see persistent
2 sticking to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion <a dogged reporter determined to get the real story> — see obstinate
3 showing no signs of slackening or yielding in one's purpose <a dogged search for the missing piece of the puzzle> — see unyielding 1