SINGLE-MINDED Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

single-minded

adjective

ˌsiŋ-gəl-ˈmīn-dəd

Definition of single-minded

as in resolute

fully committed to achieving a goal every successful reform movement has been spearheaded by a single-minded activist who refused to accept defeat

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Recent Examples of single-minded Her passion, determination and single-minded focus had completed the deal. — Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026 Providence’s Brayden McKay is a throwback talent with a single-minded purpose. — Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026 As played by Kate and Rooney Mara, in total sync, the driven, single-minded Jean and Joan become classic Herzogian outsiders, like Kaspar Hauser or Fitzcarraldo, daring to transcend the limitations of everyday living and language. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026 Stubborn, single-minded and tireless, lionized and controversial, the Los Angeles water boss was 72. — Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for single-minded

Recent Examples of Synonyms for single-minded

Adjective

Remembering Dolores Huerta The fiery and resolute activist who helped launch and guide the nation’s first enduring labor union for poor farmworkers, and later became an inspiration to women and liberal true believers, has died.

— Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
And after October 7, opposition to the notion has become far more resolute.

— Aluf Benn, Foreign Affairs, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of resolute

Adjective

Buckmaster will portray Alex Grey, a determined reporter convinced there’s more going on in Split River than anyone is saying.

— Denise Petski, Deadline, 12 Nov. 2026
The court upheld a prosecutor’s decision to file murder charges against a driver who was determined to be legally intoxicated at the time of a fatal crash and drove at high speeds, ran a red light and had a near miss right before.

— David Swanson, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of determined

Adjective

The Chiefs began the third quarter with the ball, and head coach Andy Reid appeared intent on reestablishing the run after handing it off to Kenneth Walker just five times in the first half.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 8 Nov. 2026
In pushing Welch out, an apparent majority of the incoming Democratic caucus is intent on putting out the campfire.

— Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026