Synonyms of single-minded

single-minded

adjective

ˌsiŋ-gəl-ˈmīn-dəd 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• resolute
• determined
• intent
• decisive
• confident
• positive
• purposeful
• firm
• adamant
• resolved
• do-or-die
• bound
• out
• bent (on or upon)
• serious
• set
• persistent
• willful
• earnest
• hell-bent (on or upon)
• vehement
• stubborn
• on one's mettle
• unswerving
• hardened
• unwavering
• tenacious
• uncompromising
• cocksure
• implacable
• certain
• unrelenting
• unfaltering
• bitter
• unbending
• sure
• unyielding
• pigheaded
• headstrong
• steady
• unhesitating
• dogged
• hardheaded
• obdurate
• mulish
• pertinacious
• inflexible
• rigid
• immovable
• perverse
• adamantine
• self-willed
• hard

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• indecisive
• hesitant
• unresolved
• irresolute
• undetermined
• uncertain
• faltering
• suspicious
• skeptical
• doubtful
• distrustful
• unconvinced
• dubious
• unsure
• mistrustful
• reluctant
• weak-kneed
• unsettled
• wavering
• undecided
• vacillating
• loath
• indisposed
• disinclined

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of single-minded

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

In the overall sweep of history, the single-minded pursuit of short-term profits was an aberration. — Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

The Destroyer accelerates with the single-minded wilfulness of a homicidal maniac. — New Atlas, 13 July 2026