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

Example Sentences

"A huge part of African culture, in my experience, is about being strong, being strong-minded," she says.

From BBC

He will need to be strong-minded to work within the new set-up, working in tandem with it while marrying his own ideas on to those above him.

From BBC

Morgan was a strong-minded leader with the vision, while Bayliss wouldn't speak to the group unless it was absolutely necessary.

From BBC

“Oh, he’s a very, very strong-minded guy,” Frank said.

From Los Angeles Times

"I like to give my opinion, I'm strong-minded. We have a few players like that who set the standard," said Bronze.

From BBC

Related Words

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• definitive 
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• significant