tenacious
intermediateB2/təˈneɪʃəs/ · te-na-cious
Holding fast; characterized by keeping a firm hold.
Meanings
Holding fast; characterized by keeping a firm hold.
پختہ عزم رکھنے والا؛ مضبوطی سے پکڑے رہنے کی خصوصیت رکھنے والا۔
مصرّ
musarr
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- tenacious grip
- tenacious spirit
- tenacious pursuit
Example Sentences
She is tenacious in her efforts to achieve her goals.
وہ اپنے مقاصد حاصل کرنے کی کوششوں میں مُصّر ہے۔
Woh apne maqasid hasil karne ki koshishon mein musarr hai.
His tenacious nature helped him overcome obstacles.
اس کی مُصّر فطرت نے اسے رکاوٹوں پر قابو پانے میں مدد دی۔
Us ki musarr fitrat ne use rukawaton par qabo paane mein madad di.
Tenacious students often excel in their studies.
مُصّر طلباء اکثر اپنی پڑھائی میں کامیاب ہوتے ہیں۔
Musarr talba aksar apni parhai mein kamiyab hote hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'tenacious' by associating it with 'tenacity' – the quality of being determined.
Imagine a bulldog with a firm grip on a toy, symbolizing tenacity.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
میری ہمت کو چیلنج کریں، میں کبھی نہیں ہوں گا کمزور، چاہے راہوں میں کٹھنائیاں ہوں، میرا عزم نہیں ہوگا ضیاع۔
Meri himmat ko challenge karein, main kabhi nahi hoga kamzor, Chahe raahon mein kathnaiyaan hon, mera azm nahi hoga zaya.
Challenge my courage, I shall never be weak, Though there are hardships on the paths, my resolve will not be wasted.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
صبر کا پھل میٹھا ہوتا ہے
Sabr ka phal meetha hota hai
The fruit of patience is sweet.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "tenax" — holding fast, persistent
First known use: 15th century
The word has developed from Latin to English, carrying the connotation of persistence and determination.