single-minded

American  

[sing-guhl-mahyn-did] / ˈsɪŋ gəlˈmaɪn dɪd /

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

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single-minded British  

adjective

1. having but one aim or purpose; dedicated

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Other Word Forms

• single-mindedly adverb
• single-mindedness noun

Etymology

Origin of single-minded

First recorded in 1570–80

Example Sentences

Theodosius was the Christian Roman emperor who embraced the Nicene Creed as the religion of empire in the late fourth century, conducting a single-minded suppression of paganism in the lands over which he ruled.

From The Wall Street Journal

This may yet be a brilliant piece of foresight by the FA to keep one of the best, most single-minded, successful coaches in world football.

From BBC

In fact, Rome had greater manpower; through the innovation of the corvus, or boarding bridge, Rome leveled Carthage’s advantage at sea, and appears to have been more single-minded and ruthless.

From The Wall Street Journal

The kid who combined a 6-foot-5 frame with single-minded focus once watched film so late into the night that he accidentally locked himself in the football facility.

From The Wall Street Journal

Smith was single-minded about batting - his first book was entitled Quest for Number One.

From BBC

Related Words

• determined
• relentless
• steadfast
• stubborn