stick-to-itiveness

noun
UK: /ˌstɪk.tuː.ɪˈtɪv.nəs/
US: /ˌstɪk.tuː.ɪˈtɪv.nəs/

  1. The quality of pursuing something until you succeed, even when it is difficult.

    1. Her stick-to-itiveness paid off, and she finally achieved her goal.
    2. Success in this field requires not only talent but also a good deal of stick-to-itiveness.

Synonyms

persistence perseverance tenacity determination resolve grit

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The phonetic transcription of "stick-to-itiveness" is /ˌstɪk.tuː.ɪˈtɪv.nəs/ in British English and /ˌstɪk.tuː.ɪˈtɪv.nəs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "stick-to-itiveness": persistence, perseverance, tenacity, determination, resolve, grit.

Example usage of "stick-to-itiveness": "Her stick-to-itiveness paid off, and she finally achieved her goal.". More examples on the page.