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

Example Sentences

“A bit single-minded, though. He only goes in straight lines. That’s bound to get dull, boring, tedious, and uninteresting after a bit.”

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His job became a single-minded crusade against the Household Finance Corporation.

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"Their single-minded pursuit of this issue has clouded their judgement," Mr Cheetham said, adding Rose's "very presence was seen as provocative".

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One can understand any party’s desire not to lose an election, but the Macronists’ single-minded determination not to lose to Ms. Le Pen is starting to look unhinged.

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But despite this apparent single-minded drive, she did not immediately land on being a chef as a career.

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Related Words

• determined 
• relentless 
• steadfast 
• stubborn