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strong-minded

[strawng-mahyn-did, strong-] / ˈstrɔŋˈmaɪn dɪd, ˈstrɒŋ- /
ADJECTIVE
bound and determined
Synonyms
WEAK
determined driven hell-bent intent obsessed persistent relentless resolute resolved serious set on single-minded steadfast stubborn tenacious unrelenting unwavering
ADJECTIVE
decided
Synonyms
STRONGEST
certain established resolved settled sure
STRONG
bent deliberate firm fixed set unbending
WEAK
assertive cocksure decisive earnest emphatic inflexible intent iron-jawed mulish positive purposeful resolute serious unfaltering unhesitating unwavering unyielding
Antonyms
STRONGEST
doubtful dubious uncertain unconfident unsure
STRONG
changeable flexible indefinite irresolute soft undecided unfixed
WEAK
deferential delaying hesitant postponing procrastinating
ADJECTIVE
decisive
Synonyms
STRONGEST
conclusive critical crucial definitive determined fateful forceful influential momentous positive resolute significant
WEAK
absolute all out assured bent certain crisp decided final firm imperative imperious incisive intent peremptory resolved set settled straight out trenchant
Antonyms
STRONGEST
inconclusive indefinite insignificant irresolute trivial unimportant weak
WEAK
indecisive procrastinating
ADJECTIVE
determined
Synonyms
STRONGEST
decisive dogged purposeful resolute resolved serious single-minded steadfast strong-willed stubborn tenacious
STRONG
bent decided firm fixed obstinate pat persevering set settled
WEAK
bent on buckled down constant earnest hard as nails hardboiled intent mean business on ice set on solid unfaltering unflinching unhesitating unwavering
Antonyms
STRONGEST
irresolute undetermined weak yielding
STRONG
changeable flexible indefinite soft undecided unfixed
WEAK
hesitating vacillating wavering
ADJECTIVE
headstrong
Synonyms
STRONGEST
impulsive
WEAK
bullheaded contrary determined foolhardy froward hard-core hard-nosed hard-shell heedless imprudent intractable locked-in mulish murder obstinate perverse pig-headed rash reckless refractory self-willed uncontrollable ungovernable unruly unyielding willful
Antonyms
WEAK
calm docile moderate obedient submissive tolerant
ADJECTIVE
hell-bent
Synonyms
WEAK
bent on bound and determined constant decided determined driven firm fixed intent obsessed persevering persistent relentless resolute resolved serious set on single-minded steadfast strong-willed stubborn tenacious unhesitating unrelenting unwavering
ADJECTIVE
mulish
Synonyms
WEAK
adamant bullheaded dead set on dogged firm hardheaded headstrong immovable inflexible intractable obdurate opinionated persistent pigheaded recalcitrant relentless single-minded steadfast stubborn tenacious
ADJECTIVE
obstinate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
adamant dogmatic headstrong inflexible intransigent recalcitrant steadfast tenacious unyielding willful
STRONG
convinced dogged firm hardened resolved
WEAK
cantankerous contradictory contrary contumacious dead set on hard heady immovable indomitable intractable locked-in mulish obdurate opinionated opinionative persistent pertinacious perverse pigheaded refractory relentless restive self-willed unalterable unflinching unmanageable
Antonyms
STRONGEST
amenable flexible obedient pliant soft submissive surrendering willing yielding
STRONG
irresolute
WEAK
agreeable cooperative helpful
ADJECTIVE
strong-willed
Synonyms
STRONGEST
headstrong
WEAK
decisive iron-willed mullish obstinate resolute stubborn unbending uncompromising unyielding
Antonyms
WEAK
spineless weak weak-willed

Example Sentences

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Morgan was a strong-minded leader with the vision, while Bayliss wouldn't speak to the group unless it was absolutely necessary.

From BBC • Jul. 30, 2024

Sheinbaum Pardo’s mother has little doubt that her daughter’s scientific mindset will help make her a decisive and strong-minded president.

From Science Magazine • May 2, 2024

“Oh, he’s a very, very strong-minded guy,” Frank said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2024

“Knowing you can have calamities but if you’re strong enough, strong-minded and have a strong will, you can make it to the top of the hill,” she said.

From New York Times • May 29, 2023

“I feel to know the strong-minded lady who goes so bravely under many horse noses, and so fast through much mud. What do you down here, my friend?”

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott

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