serious-minded

[seer-ee-uhs-mahyn-did]

adjective

1. characterized by seriousness of intention, purpose, thought, etc.; earnest.

Other Word Forms

• serious-mindedly adverb
• serious-mindedness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of serious-minded¹

First recorded in 1835–45

Example Sentences

Sir Keir is an intelligent, incredibly diligent, serious-minded politician who has achieved extraordinary things.

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“You know, a serious-minded man like myself, I would never get caught scrolling and watching people fall down or make funny dance things. But I do love it. I have to. I’m surrounded by it.”

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The panel has historically operated in a bipartisan manner, and is largely composed of serious-minded lawmakers rather than strident partisans.

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The country needs a strong, vibrant and serious-minded GOP, to compete against and hold the Democratic Party in check.

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Once a rising star as a next generation of the GOP, he now joins a growing list of serious-minded Republican lawmakers heading for the exits.

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