Single-minded (adjective)

  1. Having or showing a single-minded determination to achieve a goal.
  2. 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:

  1. He was single-minded in his pursuit of success.
  2. She was so single-minded that she ignored the needs of her family.
  3. He was a single-minded student, focused solely on his studies.
  4. His single-minded dedication to his work paid off in the end.
  5. She had a single-minded determination to finish the race.
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