single-minded
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Meaning · English
Having one's attention and effort focused on a single goal or objective.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
có sự tập trung vào một mục tiêu hoặc đối tượng duy nhất
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Literally: having one mind
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Examples
She's single-minded in her pursuit of a medical degree.
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Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “single-minded” mean?
Having one's attention and effort focused on a single goal or objective. Literally: having one mind
Is “single-minded” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.