badgerly

/ˈbædʒərli/
adjective
  1. Resembling or characteristic of a badger, especially in being persistent or tenacious.
    • Her badgerly stubbornness made her refuse to give up on the project.
    • The detective had a badgerly way of pursuing a lead until it was solved.
    • With badgerly determination, he kept digging through the old records.
Antonyms
adverb
  1. In a manner resembling a badger; persistently or tenaciously.
    • She badgerly refused to accept the first answer she was given.
    • He badgerly questioned every detail of the plan.
    • The lawyer badgerly pursued the witness for more information.
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