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 Mallaby, a longtime financial journalist, is a nimble storyteller, and his portrait of one of the single-minded personalities plunging the world into an uncertain future is also an engaging drama of discovery. — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 29 June 2026 Jessica Chastain is aces as the CIA analyst devoting every waking moment to his capture, and director Kathryn Bigelow deftly depicts the cost of war and single-minded obsession. — Kevin P. Sullivan, Entertainment Weekly, 26 June 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for single-minded

Recent Examples of Synonyms for single-minded

Adjective

Still, co-founder and CEO Adam Taubenfligel remains resolute.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 7 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of resolute

Adjective

At first determined to capture him, little by little Araí starts to understand, and eventually, to identify with the villain.

— Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026
Abel opens the wallet Berkshire Hathaway’s CEO Greg Abel, who took over from Buffett at the start of the year, appears determined to put the record cash hoard amassed by Warren Buffett to work on buybacks and stock purchases.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of determined

Adjective

But this week became the biggest sign yet that these businesses are intent on increasing their investments into preeminent sporting organizations.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Maresca seems intent on letting his team’s football do the talking, but perhaps one day that will change.

— Sam Lee, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026