- strong-minded
-
index
inexorable, obdurate, purposeful, unbending
Burton's Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006
strong-minded
Look at other dictionaries:
strong-minded — strong minded; strong minded·ly; strong minded·ness; … English syllables
strong-minded — adj not easily influenced by other people to change what you believe or want = ↑determined ▪ They were both strong minded women … Dictionary of contemporary English
strong-minded — [strôŋ′mīn΄did] adj. having a strong, unyielding mind or will strong mindedly adv. strong mindedness n … English World dictionary
Strong-minded — Strong mind ed, a. Having a vigorous mind; esp., having or affecting masculine qualities of mind; said of women. {Strong mind ed*ness}, n. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
strong-minded — adjective determined to achieve something you want ╾ ,strong mindedly adverb ╾ ,strong mindedness noun uncount … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
strong-minded — ADJ GRADED (approval) If you describe someone, especially a woman, as strong minded, you approve of them because they have their own firm attitudes and opinions, and are not easily influenced by other people. She is a strong minded, independent… … English dictionary
strong-minded — adjective a strong minded social reformer Syn: determined, firm, resolute, purposeful, strong willed, uncompromising, unbending, forceful, persistent, tenacious, dogged; informal gutsy, spunky … Thesaurus of popular words
strong-minded — strong′ mind′ed adj. 1) cvb having a strong mind or vigorous mental powers 2) cvb determined or obstinate; strong willed • Etymology: 1785–95 … From formal English to slang
strong minded — Synonyms and related words: bright, conceptive, conceptual, controlled, discursive, firm minded, forward, ideational, importunate, independent, intellectual, intelligent, knowing, noetic, not so dumb, pushy, rational, reasonable, sane, self… … Moby Thesaurus
strong-minded — /strɒŋ ˈmaɪndəd/ (say strong muynduhd) adjective having or showing a strong mind or vigorous mental powers. –strong mindedly, adverb –strong mindedness, noun …
