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PERTINACIOUS

(adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Pertinacious.

Pertinacious - as an adjective satellite

Stubbornly unyielding

Example: "Dogged persistence"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dogged10dour5persistent12tenacious11unyielding15

Pertinacious - as an adjective

Holding tenaciously to an opinion or purpose.

Stubbornly resolute or tenacious.

Example Sentences

"He was pertinacious in his pursuit of his career goals."
"Despite all obstacles, she remained pertinacious in her belief."
"The pertinacious student worked diligently to achieve academic success."
"His pertinacious attitude helped him overcome numerous challenges."
"The pertinacious activists never gave up on their cause."
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Word Game Points

Is PERTINACIOUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pertinacious is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PERTINACIOUS has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is PERTINACIOUS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pertinacious is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PERTINACIOUS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is PERTINACIOUS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pertinacious is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PERTINACIOUS has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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