strong-minded
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strong-mind·ed
(strông′mīn′dĭd)adj.
1. Having a determined will.
2. Having a vigorous, independent mind.
strong′-mind′ed·ly adv.
strong′-mind′ed·ness n.
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strong-minded
adj
having strength of mind; firm, resolute, and determined
ˌstrong-ˈmindedly adv
ˌstrong-ˈmindedness n
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strong′-mind′ed
adj.
1. having a strong mind or vigorous mental powers.
2. determined or obstinate; strong-willed.
[1785–95]
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Adj. | 1. | strong-minded - having a determined will obstinate, stubborn, unregenerate - tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield |
2. | strong-minded - marked by vigorous independence of thought and judgment independent - free from external control and constraint; "an independent mind"; "a series of independent judgments"; "fiercely independent individualism" |
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strong-minded
adjective determined, resolute, strong-willed, firm, independent, uncompromising, iron-willed, unbending She is a strong-minded, independent woman.
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strong
(stroŋ) adjective1. firm, sound, or powerful, and therefore not easily broken, destroyed, attacked, defeated, resisted, or affected by weariness, illness etc. strong furniture; a strong castle; a strong wind; She's a strong swimmer; He has a very strong will/personality; He has never been very strong (= healthy); He is not strong enough to lift that heavy table.
2. very noticeable; very intense. a strong colour; a strong smell.
3. containing a large amount of the flavouring ingredient. strong tea.
4. (of a group, force etc) numbering a particular amount. An army 20,000 strong was advancing towards the town.
ˈstrongly adverbstrength (streŋθ) noun
1. the quality of being strong. He got his strength back slowly after his illness; I hadn't the strength to resist him.
2. the number of people etc in a force, organization etc, considered as an indication of its power or effectiveness. The force is below strength.
strengthen (ˈstreŋθən) verb to make or become strong or stronger. He did exercises to strengthen his muscles; The wind strengthened.
ˈstrongbox noun a safe or box for valuables.
strong drink alcoholic liquors.
ˈstronghold noun a fort, fortress or castle etc.
strong language swearing or abuse.
ˌstrong-ˈminded adjective having determination.
strong point a quality, skill etc in which a person excels. Arithmetic isn't one of my strong points.
strongroom noun a room specially constructed for keeping valuable articles, with thick walls and a heavy steel door etc.
on the strength of relying on. On the strength of this offer of money, we plan to start building soon.
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