tenacity
The quality of holding firmly to a goal or belief and refusing to give up, even when progress is slow or difficult.
Forms
- plural
- tenacities
Examples
- With quiet tenacity, Mary practiced the violin every morning until the piece felt effortless.
- James admired the tenacity of the small startup as it weathered one setback after another.
- Emma's tenacity in solving the puzzle paid off when she finally found the hidden pattern.