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 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 The video went viral because fans could not get enough of the pup’s patience and single-minded determination to claim the couch while the entire NFL draft celebration unfolded around it on April 24. — Sara Vallone, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Apr. 2026 Players can see that single-minded purpose and respond to it, and the Hoosiers played with the discipline and efficiency of a team that mirrors its coach. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for single-minded

Recent Examples of Synonyms for single-minded

Adjective

His desire to run in behind and carry the ball at speed was most impressive against Panama, something that England can use to test more resolute defensive sides, as well as those who will leave spaces in behind to attack.

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 1 July 2026
England’s fierce attacks in the second half were thwarted by a resolute American defense and a series of saves by goalkeeper Frank Borghi.

— Tushaar Kuthiala, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 June 2026

Definition of resolute

Adjective

Plus, Scott has invested in climate action, donating $90 million to the Forests, People, Climate (FPC) collaborative determined to end tropical deforestation.

— Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 9 July 2026
But Loftis is determined to build a better future for his teenage son and turn the island into a tourist destination.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 9 July 2026

Definition of determined

Adjective

Amid this growth, banks continue to spend enormous sums to protect the savings of their customers from all manner of fraudsters intent on devising ways to separate Americans from their savings.

— John Tamny, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
If Stevens wants to return Michigan Democrats to their roots, El-Sayed is intent on taking his party—in Michigan and beyond—in a new and radically different direction.

— Jason Zengerle, New Yorker, 10 July 2026