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 Such single-minded cruise lines may also offer more solo staterooms and reduced or waived single-supplement charges on select voyages. — Janice Wald Henderson, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 June 2026 What is remarkable is the scale—and the single-minded, systematic efficiency. — Laura Secor, The Atlantic, 16 June 2026 After that near-exit to Anfield, refocusing Gordon, who is fiercely single-minded, became a challenge. — Pol Ballús, New York Times, 29 May 2026 Raring to go, all the top military brass, including the agitated Eisenhower and his supercilious British counterpart General Bernard Montgomery (Damian Lewis), act as though the rational, needfully single-minded man of science has personally betrayed the mission. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for single-minded

Recent Examples of Synonyms for single-minded

Adjective

That approach has totted up 38 unbeaten matches and created a resolute backline – another key trait of almost all World Cup winners – through pragmatism-by-possession.

— Chris Evans, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
An extremely wacky third-place game The World Cup final tends to be a nervy affair, often marked by cautious attacks and resolute defending.

— Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 19 July 2026

Definition of resolute

Adjective

Meanwhile, the Philippines keeps showing the world how a determined state can fight and win on the legal battlefield.

— Jill Goldenziel, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
Having spent decades watching powerful men evade justice, Nora is doubly determined to bring this one down, and regards Catherine’s vigilantism as an obstacle to a larger victory.

— Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 30 July 2026