single-minded

[sing-guhl-mahyn-did]

adjective

1. having or showing a single aim or purpose.

   a single-minded program.

2. dedicated; resolute; steadfast.

   He was single-minded in his concern for truth.

   Synonyms: firm, inflexible, persevering, determined

single-minded

adjective

1. having but one aim or purpose; dedicated

Other Word Forms

• single-mindedly adverb
• single-mindedness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of single-minded¹

First recorded in 1570–80

Related Words

• determined 
• relentless 
• steadfast 
• stubborn