serious-minded
Adjective: 1. Characterized by serious thought and good judgment; thoughtful and sensible: Describes a person who thinks deeply, acts with care, and shows sound, practical judgment. It implies a sober, earnest, and responsible attitude.
The adjective "serious-minded" is used to describe a person's character or approach to life. It emphasizes a thoughtful, prudent, and dependable nature, often in contrast to frivolous or impulsive behavior. - It typically precedes a noun (e.g., a serious-minded student). - It can follow a linking verb like "be" or "seem" (e.g., She is very serious-minded).
- The company is looking for serious-minded individuals who are committed to long-term projects.
- His serious-minded approach to his studies impressed all his professors.
- She is too serious-minded to engage in office gossip.
- We need a serious-minded discussion about the future of the project.
- "to be serious-minded about something": To approach a particular subject or activity with earnestness and deep consideration.
- He is serious-minded about environmental conservation and has dedicated his career to it.
- Serious (adj): Grave, earnest, or significant. While "serious" can describe a situation or expression, "serious-minded" specifically describes a person's inherent character trait of thoughtfulness.
- Sensible (adj): Having or showing good sense and judgment; practical. This is a close synonym.
- Thoughtful (adj): Engaged in or given to careful thought; considerate.
- Sober-minded (adj): Serious, sensible, and solemn.
- Earnest (adj): Resulting from or showing sincere and intense conviction.
- Sensible
- Thoughtful
- Sober
- Earnest
- Prudent
- Level-headed
- Frivolous
- Flighty
- Impulsive
- Thoughtless
- Carefree (in the sense of being unconcerned with serious matters)
Note: "Serious-minded" itself is not typically part of a phrasal verb or a common idiom. Its meaning is conveyed directly. - "To have one's head screwed on (right/straight)": (Idiom) To be sensible and practical. This idiom conveys a similar meaning to being serious-minded. - Don't worry about her; she has her head screwed on straight and won't make rash decisions.
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acting with or showing thought and good sense
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a sensible young man
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