strong-minded
Americanadjective
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having a forceful and independent mind.
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determined or obstinate; strong-willed.
adjective
Other Word Forms
- strong-mindedly adverb
- strong-mindedness noun
Etymology
Origin of strong-minded
First recorded in 1785–95
Example Sentences
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"A huge part of African culture, in my experience, is about being strong, being strong-minded," she says.
From BBC • Jan. 21, 2025
Sheinbaum Pardo’s mother has little doubt that her daughter’s scientific mindset will help make her a decisive and strong-minded president.
From Science Magazine • May 2, 2024
But she said she tried to make the women in her stories strong-minded, whatever century she put them in.
From New York Times • Jun. 21, 2023
That was a fiercely independent, strong-minded group of players at the core of those Seahawks.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 14, 2023
“I feel to know the strong-minded lady who goes so bravely under many horse noses, and so fast through much mud. What do you down here, my friend?”
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
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