serious-minded

[seer-ee-uhs-mahyn-did] / ˈsɪər i əsˈmaɪn dɪd /

ADJECTIVE

steady

Synonyms

STRONGEST

calm constant dependable fast intense reliable resolute

STRONG

cool liege poised reserved sedate settled sober staunch

WEAK

allegiant ardent equable imperturbable levelheaded loyal self-possessed sensible serene single-minded staid steadfast unswerving unwavering wholehearted

Antonyms

STRONGEST

irresponsible unreliable unsteady untrustworthy

STRONG

agitated excited friendly upset

WEAK

broken discontinuous imbalanced intermittent unfaithful unfixed unstable weak wobbly

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

serious-minded

Resolute, Mary sets out on a path to become the serious-minded goody-goody readers recognize.

From Salon ● Jun. 25, 2026

It is a harmless game, and some serious-minded people play it.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 29, 2026

Far from serious-minded debate, some of our best-rated shows were our silliest.

From Slate ● Apr. 25, 2023

How does a serious-minded artist get taken seriously — or even find the time to pursue her calling — in a context where art is no big deal?

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 6, 2023

Heavy, serious-minded bears and boars grunted behind him.

From "The Magician's Nephew" by C. S. Lewis

Vocabulary lists containing serious-minded

Thoughtful

Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!

Random Word

Spin the wheel and learn a new word!

Get a word

serious-minded

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

Vocabulary lists containing serious-minded

Thoughtful

Random Word

Related Words