single-minded

sin·gle-mind·ed (s

l-m

adj.

1. Having one overriding purpose or goal: the single-minded pursuit of money.

2. Steadfast; resolute: He was single-minded in his determination to stop smoking.

single-minded·ly adv.

single-minded·ness n.

single-minded

adj

having but one aim or purpose; dedicated

single-mindedly adv

single-mindedness n

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Adj.

single-minded - determined; "she was firmly resolved to be a doctor"; "single-minded in his determination to stop smoking"

resolved

resolute - firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination; "stood resolute against the enemy"; "faced with a resolute opposition"; "a resolute and unshakeable faith"

single-minded

adjective determined, dogged, fixed, dedicated, stubborn, tireless, steadfast, unwavering, unswerving, hellbent (informal), undeviating, monomaniacal a single-minded determination to win

Translations

single-minded [ˌsɪŋglˈmaɪndɪd] ADJ → resuelto, firme

single-minded [ˌsɪŋglˈmaɪndɪd] adj (person) → deciso/a, tenace, risoluto/a; (ambition, attempt) → ostinato/a
to be single-minded about sth → concentrare tutte le proprie forze in qc

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aimless
dedicated
determined
dogged
expert
fixated
geek
geeky
hardline
nerd
nerdy
opinionated
purposeful
purposefulness
resolved
single
single-hearted
single-mindedly
single-mindedness

It is more single-minded, perhaps, than that of a follower of any other calling.

The Four Million by Henry, O. View in context

Throughout the whole of the expedition, however, he showed himself loyal, single-minded, straightforward, and fearless; and if the fate of his vessel may be charged to his harshness and imprudence, we should recollect that he paid for his error with his life.

Astoria or Anecdotes of an enterprise beyond the Rocky Mountains by Irving, Washington View in context

Never was there such a single-minded enthusiast as he.

The Hound of the Baskervilles by Doyle, Sir Arthur Conan View in context

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