single-minded

[ sing-guhl-mahyn-did ]

adjective

1. having or showing a single aim or purpose:

   a single-minded program.

2. dedicated; resolute; steadfast:

   He was single-minded in his concern for truth.

   Synonyms: firm, inflexible, persevering, determined

single-minded

adjective

1. having but one aim or purpose; dedicated

Derived Forms

• ˌsingle-ˈmindedly, adverb
• ˌsingle-ˈmindedness, noun

Other Words From

• single-minded·ly adverb
• single-minded·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of single-minded¹

First recorded in 1570–80

Example Sentences

From well before his entry into politics, Trump has been single-minded in intimidating and exacting retribution against his opponents.

From Los Angeles Times

And despite being humble in victory, the fact that he won the presidency at the third time of asking reveals a single-minded ambition.

From BBC

He said: "Thomas and the team have a single-minded focus on giving us the best possible chance to win the World Cup in 2026."

From BBC

One is the committee’s single-minded, indeed simple-minded, focus on the direct effect of the proposals on the federal deficit and national debt.

From Los Angeles Times

Others have suggested that a single-minded focus on building 1.5m homes over the next five years is not the right approach to solving the housing crisis.

From BBC

Related Words

• determined
• relentless
• steadfast
• stubborn