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Meaning of be dogged by
to be persistently and constantly troubled or plagued by something
Etymology of be dogged by
The phrase "be dogged by" originates from the verb "dog", which means to pursue or follow closely, often in a persistent or relentless manner
The phrase is thought to have originated in the 16th century, when "dog" was used to describe a person or thing that was constantly pursuing or haunting someone
Synonyms
plagued by
haunted by
tormented by
bothered by
troubled by
beset by
beleaguered by
harassed by
pestered by
vexed by
worried by
concerned by
affected by
influenced by
impacted by
dogged by problems
nagged by
bedeviled by
cursed by
afflicted by
stricken by
smitten by
obsessed by
possessed by
ridden by
consumed by
Definitions
- to be persistently and constantly troubled or plagued by something, such as a problem, a feeling, or a person
- * to be haunted or tormented by something, such as a memory, a fear, or a doubt
Usage Examples
- The company has been dogged by financial problems for years
- * She was dogged by self-doubt throughout her career
- * The team was dogged by injuries and struggled to win games
Antonyms
freed from
relieved of
cleared of
untroubled by
unaffected by
unbothered by
unworried by
untroubled
carefree
unencumbered
unrestricted
unhampered
unhindered
unobstructed
uncomplicated
untainted
unstained