B1 — Intermediateadjective
tenace
tenacious, persistent, tough
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
perseverantedeterminatoostinatocaparbioresistente
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
arrendevolerinunciatariodebolecedevoleinstabile
Usage note
'Tenace' is strongly positive (holding on). 'Perseverante' focuses on continuing over time. 'Caparbio' and 'ostinato' overlap but can be negative (stubborn). 'Resistente' implies resilience. 'Arrendevole' (antonym) means giving in easily.
Example
"È tenace: non si arrende mai di fronte alle difficoltà."
"She is tenacious: she never gives up in the face of difficulties."
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