Single-minded
(adjective)
- Having or showing a single-minded determination to achieve a goal.
- Having or showing a focused and determined attention to a particular thing.
Origin:
The word is formed by combining the adjective single and the noun minded indicating that the focus or attention of a person is only on one thing. .
Examples:
- He was single-minded in his pursuit of success.
- She was so single-minded that she ignored the needs of her family.
- He was a single-minded student, focused solely on his studies.
- His single-minded dedication to his work paid off in the end.
- She had a single-minded determination to finish the race.