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strong-minded

American  
[strawng-mahyn-did, strong-] / ˈstrɔŋˈmaɪn dɪd, ˈstrɒŋ- /

adjective

  1. having a forceful and independent mind.

  2. determined or obstinate; strong-willed.


strong-minded British  

adjective

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Origin of strong-minded

First recorded in 1785–95

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"She was strong willed, strong minded, very funny, very kind of witty, a dark humour," she said.

From BBC • Oct. 28, 2022

The Olivia that we met in that book was a very strong minded, independent woman ahead of her time.

From Salon • Jul. 31, 2022

Another user called Minaj a "strong minded black woman" and told Minaj to stay focused.

From Fox News • Sep. 16, 2021

“Never did. Well, let’s be strong minded and not have any of it,” Adam says, shifting the conversation to their plans for that night.

From Slate • Feb. 18, 2019

Come," he said, "let us be strong minded!

From Clever Woman of the Family by Yonge, Charlotte Mary

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