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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decorum
the act of or need for making up one's mind.
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Origin of strong-minded

First recorded in 1785–95

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Words related to strong-minded

tenacious, steadfast, unyielding, inflexible, intransigent, recalcitrant, dogmatic, willful, adamant, headstrong, certain, sure, settled, established, resolved, definitive, influential, resolute, forceful, crucial

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British Dictionary definitions for strong-minded

strong-minded

adjective

having strength of mind; firm, resolute, and determined

Derived forms of strong-minded

strong-mindedly, adverbstrong-mindedness, noun
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