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strong-minded

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

having a forceful and independent mind.
determined or obstinate; strong-willed.

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Origin of strong-minded

First recorded in 1785–95
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British Dictionary definitions for strong-minded

strong-minded

adjective

having strength of mind; firm, resolute, and determined
Derived Formsstrong-mindedly, adverbstrong-mindedness, noun
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