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single-minded dedication

[/ˈsɪŋɡəl-ˈmaɪndɪd ˌdɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/]
noun phrase
dedicação de propósito único
1. Complete focus and commitment to a single goal or purpose, with unwavering determination and undivided attention
She pursued her career with single-minded dedication, never allowing distractions to interfere with her goals.
Ela perseguiu sua carreira com dedicação de propósito único, nunca permitindo que distrações interferissem em seus objetivos.
2. Intense, focused devotion to one objective without compromise or distraction
The athlete trained with single-minded dedication to win the championship.
O atleta treinou com dedicação concentrada para ganhar o campeonato.
NYC Slang
all-in, locked in, full send
Synonyms
unwavering commitmentfocused determinationcomplete devotionsteadfast dedicationresolute purposeabsolute commitment
Antonyms
distractionhalf-heartednesslack of focusdivided attentionambivalenceindifference

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dedicação de propósito único / dedicação concentrada
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
foco total / dedicação absoluta
More business-oriented terminology preferred
Rio de Janeiro
empenho dedicado / comprometimento total
Slightly more colloquial usage
Portugal
dedicação inequívoca / foco exclusivo
More formal register preferred in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

with tunnel vision
with heart and soul
come hell or high water
no stone unturned
all eggs in one basket
give it your all
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