single minded

sin·gle-mind·ed

[sing-guhl-mahyn-did]
adjective
1.
having or showing a single aim or purpose: a single-minded program.
2.
dedicated; resolute; steadfast: He was single-minded in his concern for truth.

Origin:
1570–80

sin·gle-mind·ed·ly, adverb
sin·gle-mind·ed·ness, noun


2. determined, persevering, inflexible, firm.
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single-minded
 
adj
having but one aim or purpose; dedicated
 
single-'mindedly
 
adv
 
single-'mindedness
 
n

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Single minded is always a great word to know.
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