Sentences

pertinacy in a sentence

n.

πŸ“š Grade Level: Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12

Definition

Pertinacy: the quality of being persistent or stubborn in holding onto a belief or pursuing a goal despite opposition or difficulty.

Sample Sentences

  1. Her pertinacy in pursuing the truth often led her to uncover hidden secrets.
  2. Despite the objections of her peers, his pertinacy in his beliefs remained unshaken.
  3. The child’s pertinacy in asking questions demonstrated her curiosity about the world.
  4. In negotiations, her pertinacy proved to be a double-edged sword, as it often frustrated her colleagues.
  5. His pertinacy in training for the marathon paid off when he crossed the finish line ahead of schedule.
  6. Her pertinacy in pursuing the project despite numerous setbacks impressed the entire team.
  7. The child's pertinacy in wanting to learn the piano shone through as he practiced daily.
  8. Despite the odds, his pertinacy paid off when he finally achieved his long-held dream.
  9. The politician's pertinacy in addressing climate change won him both praise and criticism from his constituents.
  10. With a mix of pertinacy and passion, she campaigned tirelessly for the rights of her community.