Single-minded
Definition
(adj) Focused on one goal or purpose, without distraction or wavering
Examples
“Her single-minded dedication to her studies earned her top grades.”
“He's single-minded about closing the diner by nine.”
“At 6 a.m., Maya gets single-minded and won't answer her phone.”
“That single-minded push got us out of the snowstorm before noon.”
“The coach stayed single-minded, and the whole team kept running laps after dark.”
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Other English words at this level include Vicarious, Altruism, Petulant, Voracity, and Infrastructure. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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