serious-minded
Americanadjective
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Origin of serious-minded
First recorded in 1835–45
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It is a harmless game, and some serious-minded people play it.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
Sir Keir is an intelligent, incredibly diligent, serious-minded politician who has achieved extraordinary things.
From BBC • Sep. 27, 2025
Despite his success, he still codes as a serious-minded family man, with lyrics that can be convincingly specific, as when he complains about the price of electricity.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 28, 2023
Growing up, Cindy loved reading and was serious-minded when she needed to be, said David Kim, whose family went to the same Korean church as her family in College Station.
From Seattle Times • May 21, 2023
Jonathan Pierce would have been serious-minded, a bit of a loner, head often in a book.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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