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

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

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

From BBC • Sep. 27, 2025

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

From Seattle Times • Sep. 19, 2023

Despite his success, he still codes as a serious-minded family man, with lyrics that can be convincingly specific, as when he complains about the price of electricity.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 28, 2023

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

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

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