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serious-minded

serious-minded

Meaning of serious-minded

having serious attitude

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British English/ˈsɪəriəsˌmaɪndɪd/
American English/ˈsɪriəsˌmaɪndɪd/
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serious-minded with German translation

serious-minded usage examples

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

A serious-minded student prepares well for exams.

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

He's a serious-minded man who plans every move.

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serious-minded belongs to the topic "Personality Traits". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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serious-minded synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between serious-minded / serious / earnest / single-minded / solemn / grave

🇬🇧English

General-purpose adjective meaning not joking or light-hearted; covers attitude, tone, and importance of situations.

C1Very Often

He is a serious person who rarely makes light of his responsibilities.

E
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earnest

Conveys sincere and serious intent or feeling; often implies moral earnestness or deep conviction.

C1Often

He made an earnest plea for support.

S
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single-minded

Focuses on determination and concentration on one aim; less about general seriousness, more about persistence and focus.

C1Often

Her single-minded pursuit of the project meant other tasks were neglected.

S
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solemn

Emphasizes formality and gravity, often used for ceremonies, moods, or expressions rather than everyday disposition.

C1Often

The ceremony had a solemn atmosphere that silenced the crowd.

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grave

Stresses seriousness with a weighty or somber quality; often used for situations or expressions rather than casual temperament.

C1Often

The doctors were grave about his condition.

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sober

Implies seriousness through restraint, moderation, and lack of frivolity; also literal meaning 'not intoxicated'.

C1Often

She gave a sober assessment of the risks.

🇬🇧English

Emphasizes reflection, consideration, or thoughtfulness toward others; less about stern seriousness, more about reflective nature.

C1Very Often

He's a thoughtful person who rarely makes hasty decisions.

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businesslike

Highlights efficiency, practicality, and a no-nonsense approach; more about conduct in work contexts than general seriousness.

C1Often

Her businesslike manner kept the meeting on schedule.

L
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level-headed

Focuses on calmness and good judgment under pressure; not identical to being 'serious-minded' but often overlaps.

C1Often

In an emergency she remained level-headed and took control.

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How to pronounce serious-minded and what this word means

serious-minded means serious-minded. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce serious-minded

/ˈsɪəriəsˌmaɪndɪd/

serious-minded translation

serious-minded

serious-minded examples

A serious-minded student prepares well for exams.

serious-minded transcription

/ˈsɪəriəsˌmaɪndɪd/, /ˈsɪriəsˌmaɪndɪd/

Questions about this word

serious-minded meaning: what does it mean?

having serious attitude

serious-minded pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

serious-minded is pronounced as /ˈsɪəriəsˌmaɪndɪd/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

serious-minded definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

A serious-minded student prepares well for exams. Translation: Серьёзно настроенный студент хорошо готовится к экзаменам.

Is serious-minded part of Personality Traits vocabulary?

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