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serious-minded

[seer-ee-uhs-mahyn-did] / ˈsɪər i əsˈmaɪn dɪd /
ADJECTIVE
steady
Synonyms
STRONGEST
calm constant dependable fast intense reliable resolute
STRONG
cool liege poised reserved sedate settled sober staunch
WEAK
allegiant ardent equable imperturbable levelheaded loyal self-possessed sensible serene single-minded staid steadfast unswerving unwavering wholehearted
Antonyms
STRONGEST
irresponsible unreliable unsteady untrustworthy
STRONG
agitated excited friendly upset
WEAK
broken discontinuous imbalanced intermittent unfaithful unfixed unstable weak wobbly

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Sir Keir is an intelligent, incredibly diligent, serious-minded politician who has achieved extraordinary things.

From BBC • Sep. 27, 2025

Growing up, Cindy loved reading and was serious-minded when she needed to be, said David Kim, whose family went to the same Korean church as her family in College Station.

From Seattle Times • May 21, 2023

It’s an inspired piece of comic acting, and a reminder that the serious-minded performer was just as comfortable with broad, “Saturday Night Live”-style tomfoolery.

From New York Times • Apr. 25, 2023

Far from serious-minded debate, some of our best-rated shows were our silliest.

From Slate • Apr. 25, 2023

Jonathan Pierce would have been serious-minded, a bit of a loner, head often in a book.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

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