dog·ged 
/ˈdɑ:gəd/ adjective
/ˈdɑ:gəd/ adjective [more dogged; most dogged] : having or showing the attitude of a person who wants to do or get something and will not stop trying : stubborn and determined
▪ Her dogged efforts eventually paid off. ▪ a dogged pursuit of power
▪ Her dogged efforts eventually paid off. ▪ a dogged pursuit of power
— dog·ged·ly adverb
▪ He worked doggedly to maintain his lead. ▪ The press doggedly pursues him wherever he goes.
▪ He worked doggedly to maintain his lead. ▪ The press doggedly pursues him wherever he goes.
— dog·ged·ness noun [noncount]
