serious-minded

[ seer-ee-uhs-mahyn-did ]

adjective

1. characterized by seriousness of intention, purpose, thought, etc.; earnest.

Other Words From

• seri·ous-minded·ly adverb
• seri·ous-minded·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of serious-minded¹

First recorded in 1835–45

Example Sentences

The panel has historically operated in a bipartisan manner, and is largely composed of serious-minded lawmakers rather than strident partisans.

From New York Times

The country needs a strong, vibrant and serious-minded GOP, to compete against and hold the Democratic Party in check.

From Los Angeles Times

Once a rising star as a next generation of the GOP, he now joins a growing list of serious-minded Republican lawmakers heading for the exits.

From Seattle Times

And it’s easy to see how a bright, cheeky mainstream crowd-pleaser like “Barbie” might have had built-in biases to overcome that a self-evidently serious-minded drama like “Anatomy of a Fall” clearly didn’t.

From Los Angeles Times

In Germany and Scandinavia, the easygoing brand stands out in a market saturated with serious-minded technical apparel.

From Seattle Times

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