singlemindedness
Relentless pursuit mentality
Singlemindedness is intense, unwavering focus on a single goal or purpose.
Someone with singlemindedness pursues their objective to the exclusion of distractions or competing interests: Her singlemindedness about getting into medical school impressed everyone.
The quality can be admirable or concerning depending on what's sacrificed along the way.
Also spelled single-mindedness.
Firmness of purpose
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
- willpowerMental strength resisting impulse
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
dedication · commitment · drive · fortitude · purposefulness · doggedness · steadfastness · conviction
Sustained single-minded attention
- absorptionProcess of taking in
- engrossmentTotal absorption in something
- immersionState of being submerged
- fixationPersistent mental attachment
intentness · attention · preoccupation · centering · narrowing · zeroing in · homing in · blinkers
Fixation on single idea
- idée fixePersistent dominating thought
- fanaticismObsessive, unreasoning dedication
- zealotryExcessive devotion to beliefs
- compulsionIrresistible urge to act
mania · infatuation · fixation · enthrallment · extremism · fervor · intensity · gripped
resolve
Firmness of purpose
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
- willpowerMental strength resisting impulse
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
grit · dedication · commitment · drive · fortitude · purposefulness · doggedness · steadfastness · conviction · ambition
concentration
Sustained single-minded attention
- absorptionProcess of taking in
- engrossmentTotal absorption in something
- immersionState of being submerged
fixation · intentness · attention · preoccupation · centering · narrowing · zeroing in · homing in · blinkers · exclusivity
monomania
Fixation on single idea
- idée fixePersistent dominating thought
- fanaticismObsessive, unreasoning dedication
- zealotryExcessive devotion to beliefs
compulsion · mania · infatuation · fixation · enthrallment · extremism · fervor · intensity · gripped · consumed
singlemindednessdistractedness
Lack of concentration
unfocused · distraction · divided attention · absent-mindedness · diffuseness
singlemindednessopen-mindedness
Acceptance of differing viewpoints
flexibility · mental flexibility · adaptability · versatility · broad-mindedness
singlemindednessvacillation
Inability to choose
indecision · indecisiveness · wavering · irresolution · half-heartedness
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