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single-minded

American  
[sing-guhl-mahyn-did] / ˈsɪŋ gəlˈmaɪn dɪd /

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 British  

adjective

  1. having but one aim or purpose; dedicated

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Other Word Forms

  • single-mindedly adverb
  • single-mindedness noun

Etymology

Origin of single-minded

First recorded in 1570–80

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