tenacious
gb/tənˈeɪʃəs/ us/tənˈeɪʃəs/
C1
Anglais
kitartó, szilárd, szívós, makacs
C1
1
kitartó
B1
Schéma d’usage :
[someone] is tenacious (in [doing something])
She was tenacious in her job search, applying every day until she got an offer.
Kitartó volt az álláskeresésben: minden nap jelentkezett, amíg nem kapott egy állásajánlatot.
The team stayed tenacious and came back after being down by two goals.
A csapat kitartó maradt, és kétgólos hátrányból is visszajött.
He’s a tenacious negotiator who rarely accepts the first proposal.
Exemples pédagogiques
She is tenacious and never gives up.
Kitartó, és soha nem adja fel.
Be tenacious when you study for exams.
Légy kitartó, amikor a vizsgákra készülsz.
Erreur fréquente :
Often confused with "tenuous" (meaning weak or uncertain) or misspelled as "tendacious."
Sens
very determined; won’t give up
Collocations
tenacious effort
|tenacious determination
|tenacious pursuit
|tenacious competitor
|tenacious fighter
|tenacious advocate
|tenacious resistance
|tenacious campaign
|tenacious attitude
|tenacious negotiator
Synonymes
persistent (More neutral and common; less forceful.)
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determined (Emphasizes having a clear goal.)
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relentless (Stronger; can sound aggressive or negative.)
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resolute (More formal; suggests firm decision-making.)
Antonymes
easily discouraged (Gives up quickly when facing difficulty.)
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wavering (Lacks steady commitment.)
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yielding (Gives in to pressure rather than persisting.)
Thèmes
personality
|work
|achievement
|emotions
Définition
If you are tenacious, you keep trying and do not give up easily.
Continuing to try or hold on to something with strong determination, even when it is difficult or takes a long time.
C1
2
Schéma d’usage :
a tenacious grip/hold on [something]
The climber kept a tenacious grip on the rope.
A mászó szilárd fogással tartotta a kötelet.
The tape formed a tenacious bond with the plastic surface.
A ragasztószalag szilárd kötést hozott létre a műanyag felülettel.
I pulled for minutes, but the plant’s tenacious roots wouldn’t come free.
Exemples pédagogiques
He has a tenacious grip on the bag.
Erősen fogja a táskát.
The weed has tenacious roots.
A gyomnak szívós gyökerei vannak.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may use it for any strong object; it usually implies resisting being pulled away or separated.
Sens
holding on tightly; hard to pull off
Collocations
tenacious grip
|tenacious hold
|tenacious roots
|tenacious vine
|tenacious claws
|tenacious attachment
|tenacious adhesive
|tenacious bond
|tenacious weed
|tenacious sucker
Synonymes
firm (General; less vivid about resisting removal.)
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tight (Focuses on pressure rather than stubborn holding.)
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clinging (Often negative; suggests unwanted attachment.)
Antonymes
loose (Not held securely; easy to detach.)
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weak (Lacking strength to hold firmly.)
Thèmes
daily_life
|nature
|materials
Définition
If something is tenacious, it holds on very tightly.
Holding firmly to something; not easily loosened, removed, or shaken off.
C1
3
makacs
B1
Schéma d’usage :
a tenacious [stain/smell/dirt]
There’s a tenacious stain on the carpet that won’t come out.
Van egy makacs folt a szőnyegen, ami nem jön ki.
The garage had a tenacious smell of gasoline.
A garázsban makacs benzinszag terjengett.
Soap helped, but the tenacious grease still clung to the pan.
Exemples pédagogiques
This is a tenacious stain.
Ez egy makacs folt.
The smell is tenacious and won’t go away.
A szag makacs, és nem akar elmúlni.
Erreur fréquente :
This sense is most natural with stains, smells, dirt, grease, and similar things; for ideas or beliefs, use the more general ‘persistent’ sense.
Sens
hard to remove; doesn’t go away
Collocations
tenacious stain
|tenacious odor
|tenacious smell
|tenacious grease
|tenacious dirt
|tenacious residue
|tenacious grime
|tenacious mold
|tenacious ink
|tenacious discoloration
Synonymes
stubborn (Common and informal; often used for stains or problems.)
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ingrained (Suggests something that has soaked in deeply.)
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persistent (More general; less specific to cleaning/removal.)
Antonymes
removable (Can be taken off without much effort.)
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fleeting (Doesn’t last; disappears quickly.)
Thèmes
daily_life
|home
|cleaning
Définition
A tenacious stain or smell is very difficult to remove.
Difficult to remove, clean, or get rid of; lingering despite effort.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
tenacious
API
GB/tənˈeɪʃəs/
US/tənˈeɪʃəs/
Syllabes et accentuation
ten - a - cious (3 syllabes)
Stress on 2nd syllable (a)
Formes du mot
Adjective
- Base: tenacious
Expressions
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