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 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 See All Example Sentences for single-minded

Recent Examples of Synonyms for single-minded

Adjective

Moreover, merely establishing credibility to act cannot necessarily overwhelm a resolute adversary, as has been borne out in Iran.

— Christopher Nichols, The Conversation, 9 Oct. 2026
According to biographer Anne Sebba, Simpson’s answer was resolute.

— Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of resolute

Adjective

Zaslav and the Warner board drove a hard bargain, rejecting a series of takeover offers by Paramount CEO David Ellison that started at $18 a share in cash with the offer propelled ever higher by the determined Ellison.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026
But the Oscar-winning writer of 2010’s The Social Network remained determined not to go back to that well.

— Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of determined

Adjective

In an early scene, Misty is jolted awake by the man’s furious widow, Celine (Amy Landecker), who has just discovered the apartment on her husband’s ledgers and is intent on kicking out his mistress.

— Justin Chang, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026
Use Early Intent Signals To Shape Holiday Marketing The biggest move is starting earlier with intent data, not promotions.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026