single-mindedness

Also found in: Legal

0.01 sec.

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.

ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms

Noun

single-mindedness - characterized by one unified purpose

firmness of purpose, resoluteness, resolve, firmness, resolution - the trait of being resolute; "his resoluteness carried him through the battle"; "it was his unshakeable resolution to finish the work"

Translations

single-mindedness [ˌsɪŋglˈmaɪndɪdnɪs] N → resolución f, firmeza f

single-mindedness [ˌsɪŋglˈmaɪndɪdnɪs] n → risolutezza

How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content.

?Page tools

Printer friendly
Cite / link

Feedback
Add definition

Mentioned in	?		References in periodicals archive	?		Dictionary browser	?		Full browser	?
capriciousness Compatibility concentration dedication determination doggedness extremism fanaticism firmness firmness of purpose megalomania obstinacy purpose resoluteness resolution resolve self-discipline single single-minded			The single-mindedness with which this president has been dismantling the rule of law in this country . Kenya's Kibaki under fire for renaming anti-graft chief by AFP / AFP Global Edition With a background like that, and a burning ambition and single-mindedness which is obvious when you speak to him, you wonder what he'll bring to Albion's table this season. A LETTER FROM PTUJ by Birmingham Mail (England) With the quiet determination and single-mindedness for which he has become famous, it's money in the bank. VOICE OF THE DAILY Mirror: Genuine icon by The Mirror (London, England)			single-cut file single-decker single-end single-ended single-engined single-entry single-entry bookkeeping single-family single-figure single-foot single-hand single-handed single-handedly single-hearted single-humped single-issue single-lane single-leaf single-leaf pine single-leaf pinyon single-lens reflex single-masted single-member system single-minded single-mindedly single-mindedness single-parent single-party single-phase single-propeller plane single-reed instrument single-reed woodwind single-rotor helicopter single-seater single-seeded single-service manager single-sex single-sex school single-shelled single-sided single-sided disk single-space single-spaced single-spacing single-spot ship single-step single-storey single-stranded Single-surfaced single-tongue single-track			Single-Level Breit-Wigner Single-level cell Single-Life Annuities Single-Life Annuity Single-Life Pension Single-Life Pensions Single-Line Communications Adapter single-line diagram Single-line Digital Subscriber Line Single-line Digital Subscriber Line Single-Line High-bit-rate Digital Subscriber Line Single-Line Transects Single-Line, Flat-Rate, Residential single-lock welt Single-Locker Thermal Enclosure System single-locus probe single-locus probe single-loop feedback single-loop learning single-loop learning single-loop servomechanism single-masted Single-member district plurality single-member system single-minded single-minded Single-Minded Homolog 2 single-mindedly single-mindedly single-mindedness Single-Mode Byzantine Single-Mode Dispersion-unshifted Fiber Single-Mode Double-Clad Optical Fiber Single-mode fiber Single-Mode Fiber Interface Single-mode optical fiber Single-mode optical fibre Single-mode optical fibre Single-Mode Suppression Ratio Single-molecule magnet Single-Net Fault Single-nucleotide polymorphism Single-nucleotide polymorphism Single-nucleotide polymorphism Single-nucleotide polymorphism Single-Nucleotide Primer Extension Assay Single-Op-Two-Radio Single-Operator Multiparameter Metabolic Analyzer single-operator single-robot Single-Origin-Single-Destination single-package refrigeration system Single-Pair Digital Subscriber Line Single-pair High Speed Digital Subscriber Line Single-Pair High-speed Digital Subscriber Line single-parent single-parent Single-parent families Single-parent families Single-parent family Single-parent family

Dictionary, Thesaurus, and Translations

Free Tools:	For surfers: Free toolbar & extensions \| Word of the Day \| Help For webmasters: Free content \| Linking \| Lookup box \| Double-click lookup \| Partner with us

Disclaimer
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.

single-mindedness playV2('en/US/sh/shsgdrskdrskdrhgsfsjsydnsksks5sgyhygghgo');playV2('en/UK/sh/shsgdrskdrskdrhgsfsjsydnsksks5sgyhygghgo')

single-mindedness