strong-minded

/'strɔɳ'maindid/

Thân thiện

She is a strong-minded leader who listens to everyone before making a decision.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Marked by vigorous independence of thought and judgment: Describes a person who thinks for themselves, is not easily influenced by others, and forms their own clear opinions.
   • Having a determined will: Describes a person who is very resolute, firm in their decisions, and not easily swayed from their purpose.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • She is a strong-minded individual who always stands up for her beliefs. (This shows independence of thought.)
  • His strong-minded refusal to compromise ensured the project stayed true to its original vision. (This shows a determined will.)

Advanced Usage

• "to be strong-minded about something": to be very firm and resolute regarding a particular issue or principle.
  • The community leader was strong-minded about preserving the local park.
• Used to describe a quality of character, often in a positive or admiring context, though it can imply stubbornness in some situations.

Variants and Related Words

• Strong-mindedness (noun): The quality of being strong-minded.
  • Her strong-mindedness was crucial during the negotiations.
• Strong-willed (adjective): Very similar in meaning, emphasizing determination of will.
  • The strong-willed toddler insisted on dressing herself.

Synonyms

• Determined: Having made a firm decision and being resolved not to change it.
• Resolute: Admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering.
• Independent-minded: Thinking for oneself; not accepting others' opinions without question.

Antonyms

• Weak-willed: Lacking the ability to resist influence or to stick to one's decisions.
• Indecisive: Not able to make decisions quickly and effectively.
• Easily influenced: Prone to accepting the effect of others' ideas or actions.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. marked by vigorous independence of thought and judgment
2. having a determined will

Từ đồng nghĩa

• strong-willed