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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It is a harmless game, and some serious-minded people play it.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

The panel has historically operated in a bipartisan manner, and is largely composed of serious-minded lawmakers rather than strident partisans.

From New York Times • Jun. 6, 2024

In Germany and Scandinavia, the easygoing brand stands out in a market saturated with serious-minded technical apparel.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 19, 2023

"I regard acting," she once said, "as a serious job for serious-minded people."

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2023

Heavy, serious-minded bears and boars grunted behind him.

From "The Magician's Nephew" by C. S. Lewis

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