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strong-minded

strong-minded

3 4.1
Someone who stands firm in beliefs and does not change because of other people
  • adjective
  • /ˈstrɔŋˌmaɪndɪd/
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  • Despite the pressure from her peers, she remained strong-minded and stuck to her principles.
  • a strong-minded woman
  • a strong-minded person
  • strong-minded people

I had an extremely strong minded, disciplined mentor.

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Examples

  • Oh, Bagby... that is a strong-minded woman.

    Rooster Cogburn (1975)

  • We were both very capable teachers who were confident and strong-minded, yet we did not agree on anything.

    Academic text (2004)

  • Why do you have to be so strong-minded? - Just like your mother.

    The Little Mermaid (2023)

  • You wanted a strong-minded kid, well, you got one.

    All About the Benjamins (2002)

  • Both decisions were made against the wishes of his strong-minded parents.

    Academic text (2010)

  • We need REAL Americans who are brave and strong-minded enough to think for themselves.

    Blog text (25)

  • That's very strong-minded of you, but I'm not quite convinced.

    Conflict (1945)

  • By golly, you're a strong-minded woman.

    How the West Was Won (1962)

  • You're strong-minded, Kelsey, and you can be stubborn.

    Fiction book (1995)

  • Marcela is the one character who most closely mirrors the novel's strong-minded and free-willed protagonist.

    Academic text (2003)

Synonyms

steadfast
vsstrong-minded
30 5.6

Loyal and firm in support that does not change

is focused on personal independent determination, not loyalty
strong-willed
vsstrong-minded
19 4.3

A person who decides to do something and does not change their mind

is about independent resolve and not being easily influenced
hard-nosed
vsstrong-minded
12 7.2

A practical, tough person who is not moved by feelings

is determined in character rather than mainly practical toughness
unyielding
vsstrong-minded
10 6.5

Very firm in decisions and not willing to change or give up

is firm yet more open to influence than absolute refusal
tough-minded
vsstrong-minded
4 6.1

A person who deals with problems in a realistic, determined way and is not easily moved by feelings

is about personal resolve rather than cold practical decision making
self-willed
vsstrong-minded
1 7.3

A person who insists on doing what they want and often disobeys others

is resolute but not habitually disobedient or ignoring advice
steely-spined
vsstrong-minded
8.1

Being brave and calm under pressure

is steady independence in character rather than courage under stress

Antonyms

weak
312 1.5

Not strong in will and easily gives in to pressure

How Determined

resolute
21 4.9
strong-minded
3 4.1
determined
399 2.5
firm
73 2.7

Surface Forms

strong-minded positive

Morphology

strong-minded = strong + minded (transparent) = strong + mind + ed

The meaning is a straightforward combination: 'strong' + 'minded' = having a strong mind; learners can derive the sense from the components.

Etymology

Strong-minded is made from strong and mind, so imagine a person's 'mind' as strong as a rock or tree that does not move. That's why strong-minded means being determined and not easily changed by others.