Pertinacious and Tentative

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Pertinacious adjective - Continuing despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement.

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Tentative is an antonym for pertinacious in topics: resolute, obstinate, bullheaded.

Nearby Word: pertinacity

Tentative adjective - Determined by something else.

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Pertinacious is an antonym for tentative.

Nearby Word: tentatively

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