serious-minded
Americanadjective
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Etymology
Origin of serious-minded
First recorded in 1835–45
Vocabulary lists containing serious-minded
Example Sentences
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Resolute, Mary sets out on a path to become the serious-minded goody-goody readers recognize.
From Salon ● Jun. 25, 2026
It is a harmless game, and some serious-minded people play it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 29, 2026
"I regard acting," she once said, "as a serious job for serious-minded people."
From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2023
Far from serious-minded debate, some of our best-rated shows were our silliest.
From Slate ● Apr. 25, 2023
Heavy, serious-minded bears and boars grunted behind him.
From "The Magician's Nephew" by C. S. Lewis
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