tenacious synonyms

tenacious

modif.

  1. Adhesive

    retentive, sticky, inseparable, waxy, resisting, gummy, coriaceous, viscous, viscid, glutinous; see also adhesive, tough 2.

    Antonyms loose*, lax*, slack. *

  2. Persistent

    determined, pertinacious, purposeful, resolute; see obstinate, resolute 2.

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