single-mindedly
/ˌsɪŋɡl ˈmaɪndɪdli/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌsɪŋɡl ˈmaɪndɪdli/ (ame, ipa)
single-mindedly — adverb
1. With such intense focus on one goal that you put all your energy into it and pay
With such intense focus on one goal that you put all your energy into it and pay no attention to anything else.
Mert studied single-mindedly for the bar exam, turning down every party invitation for six months.
subject + verb + single-mindedly + for + goal period
All evening the young pianist practised single-mindedly, repeating the same scale until her fingers ached.
time phrase + subject + verb + single-mindedly + participle clause
Dewi pursued her dream of becoming a doctor single-mindedly, never letting setbacks slow her down.
With his goal of becoming a firefighter, Joaquín single-mindedly dedicated every spare moment to fitness training.
The research team worked single-mindedly through the night, determined to reach a breakthrough before morning.
- determinedly
focuses on the strength of will rather than exclusivity of focus
- resolutely
emphasises firmness of purpose in the face of difficulty
- wholeheartedly
stresses enthusiasm and full commitment, not necessarily narrow focus
- relentlessly
highlights persistence without stopping, often in a more intense way
- half-heartedly
with little effort or interest
- distractedly
unable to keep attention on one thing
用法筆記
Frequent in contexts describing long-term goal pursuit. Often carries a tone of admiration, but in some contexts can suggest an unbalanced or obsessive quality. In casual conversation, equivalents like 'really focused' or 'worked very hard' are more common.