tenacity
/təˈnæsɪti/
the quality or fact of being very determined; persistence
tenacity in a sentence
“Her tenacity in pursuing the truth was admirable.”
Origin of tenacity
Latin 'tenacitas' from 'tenere' (to hold)
Related Words
resilience
the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness
perseverance
persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success
fortitude
courage in pain or adversity
antifragility
a property of systems that increase in capability or resilience as a result of stressors
endurance
the fact or power of enduring an unpleasant or difficult process or situation
grit
courage and resolve; strength of character