Definition of Tenacity

the quality of being determined to do or achieve something

Examples of Tenacity in a sentence

Jake’s tenacity allowed him to excel in college while working two jobs.  🔊

While Aaron is not the largest football player on the team, he has a tenacity that makes him just as productive as his biggest teammate.  🔊

Unpacking all these boxes is going to require a great deal of tenacity.  🔊

By sheer tenacity alone, I have made it through medical school while being a single mother.  🔊

The doctor said it was only Mark’s tenacity that allowed him to walk again after the crippling accident.  🔊

Without tenacity, you will not be able to complete the marathon.  🔊

Alone on the deserted island, the man knew he would need tenacity to survive until the rescuers arrived.  🔊

The male hikers were pleasantly surprised by Katie’s tenacity on the tiring journey.  🔊

If it were not for the tenacity of the civil rights leaders, many people would still not be able to vote in this country.  🔊

The underdog’s tenacity allowed him to win the boxing match.  🔊

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