strong-minded

[strawng-mahyn-did, strong-]

adjective

1. having a forceful and independent mind.

2. determined or obstinate; strong-willed.

strong-minded

adjective

1. having strength of mind; firm, resolute, and determined

Other Word Forms

• strong-mindedness noun
• strong-mindedly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of strong-minded¹

First recorded in 1785–95

Related Words

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