single-minded
adjective/ˌsɪŋɡl ˈmaɪndɪd/
/ˌsɪŋɡl ˈmaɪndɪd/
- only thinking about one particular aim or goal because you are determined to achieve something
- the single-minded pursuit of power
- She is very single-minded about her career.
- single-minded determination
Oxford Collocations DictionarySingle-minded is used with these nouns:- dedication
- determination
- devotion
- …
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