single-minded

/'siɳgl'maindid/

Thân thiện

She is single-minded in her goal to become a doctor.

Definition

Adjective: 1. Having or concentrating on only one aim or purpose: Completely focused on achieving a particular goal, often to the exclusion of other interests or distractions. 2. Characterized by unwavering determination and resolve: Showing a resolute and undivided commitment to a single course of action.

Usage

The adjective "single-minded" describes a person or their attitude when they are completely dedicated to one purpose or goal. It implies a strong, often exclusive, focus and determination.

Examples

• As an adjective describing a person:
  • She was single-minded in her pursuit of a medical degree.
  • His single-minded dedication to the project ensured its success against all odds.
• As an adjective describing an attitude or effort:
  • The team's single-minded focus was on winning the championship.
  • It takes a single-minded effort to master a complex skill.

Advanced Usage

• "single-minded in one's pursuit/determination/devotion to...": This structure emphasizes the specific object of the focus.
  • He was single-minded in his devotion to the cause of environmental justice.
• The term often carries a positive connotation of admirable dedication but can sometimes imply a lack of flexibility or broader perspective.
  • While her single-minded ambition drove the company forward, it sometimes alienated her colleagues.

Variants and Related Words

• Single-mindedly (adverb): In a completely focused and determined manner.
  • He worked single-mindedly for years to achieve his dream.
• Single-mindedness (noun): The quality or state of being single-minded.
  • Her single-mindedness was both her greatest strength and her greatest weakness.

Synonyms

• Determined: Having made a firm decision and being resolved not to change it.
• Resolute: Admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering.
• Focused: Directing a great deal of attention, interest, or activity towards a particular aim.
• Unwavering: Steady or resolute; not wavering.

Antonyms

• Distractible: Easily diverted from one's focus or course of action.
• Indecisive: Not able to make decisions quickly and effectively.
• Vacillating: Alternating or wavering between different opinions or actions; indecisive.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• "With single-minded purpose": A phrase used to describe an action performed with complete and undivided focus.
  • She pursued her research with single-minded purpose.
• "A single-minded pursuit of...": A common collocation highlighting the dedicated chase for a specific goal.
  • His life was a single-minded pursuit of excellence.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. determined
   • she was firmly resolved to be a doctor
   • single-minded in his determination to stop smoking

Từ đồng nghĩa

• resolved