dogged

[ daw-gid, dog-id ]

/ ˈdɔ gɪd, ˈdɒg ɪd /

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adjective

persistent in effort; stubbornly tenacious: a dogged worker.

Origin of dogged

1275–1325; Middle English: having characteristics of a dog; see dog, -ed³

SYNONYMS FOR dogged

mulish, inflexible, unyielding. See stubborn.

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OTHER WORDS FROM dogged

dog·ged·ly, adverb dog·ged·ness, noun

Words nearby dogged

doge, dogey, dogface, dogfight, dogfish, dogged, dogger, dogger bank, doggerel, doggery, doggett's coat and badge race

Definition for dogged (2 of 3)

dogged ²

[ dawgd, dogd ]

/ dɔgd, dɒgd /

adjective Southern U.S.

doggoned; damned; confounded: Well, I'll be dogged!

Definition for dogged (3 of 3)

dog

[ dawg, dog ]

/ dɔg, dɒg /

noun

a domesticated canid, Canis familiaris, bred in many varieties.

any carnivore of the dog family Canidae, having prominent canine teeth and, in the wild state, a long and slender muzzle, a deep-chested muscular body, a bushy tail, and large, erect ears. Compare canid.

the male of such an animal.

any of various animals resembling a dog.

a despicable man or youth.

Informal. a fellow in general: a lucky dog.

dogs, Slang. feet.

Slang.

something worthless or of extremely poor quality: That used car you bought is a dog.
an utter failure; flop: Critics say his new play is a dog.

Slang. an ugly, boring, or crude person.

Slang. hot dog.

(initial capital letter) Astronomy. either of two constellations, Canis Major or Canis Minor.

Machinery.

any of various mechanical devices, as for gripping or holding something.
a projection on a moving part for moving steadily or for tripping another part with which it engages.

Also called gripper, nipper. Metalworking. a device on a drawbench for drawing the work through the die.

a cramp binding together two timbers.

an iron bar driven into a stone or timber to provide a means of lifting it.

an andiron; firedog.

Meteorology. a sundog or fogdog.

a word formerly used in communications to represent the letter D.

verb (used with object), dogged, dog·ging.

to follow or track like a dog, especially with hostile intent; hound.

to drive or chase with a dog or dogs.

Machinery. to fasten with dogs.

Origin of dog

before 1050; Middle English dogge, Old English docga

OTHER WORDS FROM dog

dog·less, adjective dog·like, adjective

Example sentences from the Web for dogged

Figuring how to train Iraqi forces has dogged the United States since the 2003 invasion.

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Identity issues seem to have dogged Otis since his troubles began.

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Allegations of sexual misconduct have dogged Carl DeMaio since he entered politics.

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Further, DeMaio has been a dogged fundraiser and had $1.4 million on hand in his most recent FEC filing.

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When the dogged Singer proved that his source was lying, he wrote a different kind of book.

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But in spite of his dogged, yearning effort, he could not get beyond the rudiments of anything, save of drawing.

The Rainbow |D. H. (David Herbert) Lawrence
One of the world's great bards has written: "The secret of genius is dogged persistence."

Guy Kenmore's Wife and The Rose and the Lily |Mrs. Alex McVeigh Miller
"I found your horse rolling," he explained, and his gravity was dogged in the face of her brightness.

Then I'll Come Back to You |Larry Evans
The dogged earnestness about his mouth and eyes deepened; he kept his gaze steadily and attentively fixed upon Levice.

Other Things Being Equal |Emma Wolf
By dogged, hard work, the material loss had been overtaken, and the affair forgotten.

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British Dictionary definitions for dogged (1 of 2)

dogged

/ (ˈdɒɡɪd) /

adjective

obstinately determined; wilful or tenacious

Derived forms of dogged

doggedly, adverb doggedness, noun

British Dictionary definitions for dogged (2 of 2)

dog

/ (dɒɡ) /

noun

a domesticated canine mammal, Canis familiaris, occurring in many breeds that show a great variety in size and form
(as modifier)dog biscuit

any other carnivore of the family Canidae, such as the dingo and coyote
(as modifier)the dog family Related adjective: canine

the male of animals of the dog family
(as modifier)a dog fox

(modifier)

spurious, inferior, or uselessdog Latin
(in combination)dogberry

a mechanical device for gripping or holding, esp one of the axial slots by which gear wheels or shafts are engaged to transmit torque

informal a fellow; chap you lucky dog

informal a man or boy regarded as unpleasant, contemptible, or wretched

US informal a male friend: used as a term of address

slang an unattractive or boring girl or woman

US and Canadian informal something unsatisfactory or inferior

short for firedog

any of various atmospheric phenomena See fogdog, seadog, sundog

a dog's chance no chance at all

a dog's dinner or a dog's breakfast informal something that is messy or bungled

a dog's life a wretched existence

dog eat dog ruthless competition or self-interest

like a dog's dinner informal dressed smartly or ostentatiously

put on the dog US and Canadian informal to behave or dress in an ostentatious or showy manner

verb dogs, dogging or dogged (tr)

to pursue or follow after like a dog

to trouble; plague to be dogged by ill health

to chase with a dog or dogs

to grip, hold, or secure by a mechanical device

adverb

(usually in combination) thoroughly; utterly dog-tired

Derived forms of dog

doglike, adjective

Word Origin for dog

Old English docga, of obscure origin

Idioms and Phrases with dogged

dog

In addition to the idioms beginning with dog

dog days
dog eat dog
dog in the manger
dog it

also see:

coon's (dog's) age
every dog has its day
go to pot (the dogs)
hair of the dog
hot dog
in the doghouse
let sleeping dogs lie
put on the dog
rain cats and dogs
see a man about a dog
shaggy dog story
sick as a dog
tail wagging the dog
teach an old dog new tricks
throw to the wolves (dogs)
top banana (dog)

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adjective

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Definition for dogged (2 of 3)

adjective Southern U.S.

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noun

verb (used with object), dogged, dog·ging.

Origin of dog

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adjective

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noun

verb dogs, dogging or dogged (tr)

adverb

Derived forms of dog

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dogged

adjective

Origin of dogged

SYNONYMS FOR dogged

OTHER WORDS FROM dogged

Words nearby dogged

Definition for dogged (2 of 3)

adjective Southern U.S.

Definition for dogged (3 of 3)

noun

verb (used with object), dogged, dog·ging.

Origin of dog

OTHER WORDS FROM dog

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Example sentences from the Web for dogged

British Dictionary definitions for dogged (1 of 2)

adjective

Derived forms of dogged

British Dictionary definitions for dogged (2 of 2)

noun

verb dogs, dogging or dogged (tr)

adverb

Derived forms of dog

Word Origin for dog

Idioms and Phrases with dogged