Antonyms for devotedness

Grammar : Noun

Spell : dih-voh-tid

Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈvoʊ tɪd

Definition of devotedness

Origin : 1590s, "set apart by a vow," past participle adjective from devote (v.). Meaning "characterized by devotion" is from c.1600. Related: Devotedly.

As in love : noun adoration; very strong liking
As in loyalty : noun faithfulness, dependability
As in pietism : noun devotion
As in piousness : noun devotion
As in religionism : noun devotion
As in religiosity : noun devotion
As in religiousness : noun devotion
As in constancy : noun fixedness
As in dedication : noun faithfulness, loyalty
As in devotion : noun commitment; loyalty
As in fidelity : noun faithfulness in a relationship

Example sentences :

The tenderness, the devotedness of his mother had instilled into him an egotism that was ferocious.
Extract from : « Therese Raquin » by Emile Zola

Without poetry, there is no loftiness in friendship, no devotedness in love.
Extract from : « Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 443 » by Various

Nor did her devotedness to his cause, terminate with his ascension to heaven.
Extract from : « The Young Maiden » by A. B. (Artemas Bowers) Muzzey

A devotedness so signal was not indeed suffered to go without its reward.
Extract from : « Memoirs of the Court of Queen Elizabeth » by Lucy Aikin

Who can comprehend the depth and devotedness of woman's love?
Extract from : « Venus in Boston; » by George Thompson

"Devotedness to a father I must conceive to be a child's first duty," she said.
Extract from : « Sandra Belloni, Complete » by George Meredith

On the other hand, his admiration of her devotedness to Dr. Shrapnel was unbounded.
Extract from : « Beauchamp's Career, Complete » by George Meredith

I would accept with devotedness the candidacy of the city of Paris.
Extract from : « The Memoirs of Victor Hugo » by Victor Hugo

True happiness is only to be obtained by devotedness to the will of God.
Extract from : « The Story of My Life, volumes 4-6 » by Augustus J. C. Hare

The Evangelical theologians were moved, by the devotedness of the princes.
Extract from : « History of the Great Reformation, Volume IV » by J. H. Merle D'Aubign

Synonyms for devotedness

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