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single–minded
adjective sin·gle–mind·ed \ˌsiŋ-gəl-ˈmīn-dəd, ˈsiŋ-gəl-ˌ\
: having only one purpose, goal, or interest : focused on one thing
Full Definition of SINGLE-MINDED
: having one driving purpose or resolve : determined, dedicated
— sin·gle–mind·ed·ly adverb
— sin·gle–mind·ed·ness noun
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First Known Use of SINGLE-MINDED
1836
Related to SINGLE-MINDED
- Synonyms
- bent (on or upon), bound, decisive, do-or-die, firm, hell-bent (on or upon), intent, out, purposeful, resolute, resolved, set, single-minded
- Antonyms
- faltering, hesitant, indecisive, irresolute, undetermined, unresolved, vacillating, wavering, weak-kneed
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