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

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

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Sir Keir is an intelligent, incredibly diligent, serious-minded politician who has achieved extraordinary things.

From BBC • Sep. 27, 2025

“You know, a serious-minded man like myself, I would never get caught scrolling and watching people fall down or make funny dance things. But I do love it. I have to. I’m surrounded by it.”

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 18, 2025

In Germany and Scandinavia, the easygoing brand stands out in a market saturated with serious-minded technical apparel.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 19, 2023

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

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

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