しぶとい

Frequency rank: 14,070. – 14,106.

adjective (keiyoushi)

tenacious; tough; enduring; dogged; headstrong; stubborn; obstinate; unyielding

Forms

しぶといFrequency rank: 14,070. – 14,106.

Generated definitions (experimental)

tenacious; tough; enduring; dogged

This meaning refers to someone who shows great persistence and determination, often in overcoming challenges or pursuing goals. It can describe individuals who do not easily give up.

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He is tenacious and faces any difficulty head-on.

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I am amazed by her tenacity.

headstrong; stubborn; obstinate; unyielding

This meaning indicates a person who is set in their ways and resistant to change or influence. It can describe someone who refuses to listen to reason and insists on their own opinions.

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He stubbornly clings to his own opinions.

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She obstinately refused to accept new ideas.

Generated collocations (experimental)

a tenacious persona stubborn attitudea tough competitionenduring effortto resist stubbornlyunyielding willheadstrong ideadogged determination

Example sentences

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He's a tenacious guy who always manages to come out on top. He's the kind of guy who can turn any situation to his advantage.

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2. 、。

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Lactic-acid bacilli are such unyielding bacteria that, even if frozen, they would simply hibernate and can restore themselves as if they came back to life.

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