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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