Antonyms for devotedness
Grammar : Noun |
Spell : dih-voh-tid |
Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈvoʊ tɪd |
- animosity
- apathy
- carelessness
- change
- changeableness
- coldness
- coolness
- disgrace
- dishonesty
- dishonor
- disinterest
- dislike
- disloyalty
- disregard
- disrespect
- doubt
- enmity
- faithlessness
- fluctuation
- hate
- hatred
- hesitation
- ill will
- inconstancy
- indecision
- indefiniteness
- indifference
- infidelity
- insincerity
- instability
- irregularity
- irresolution
- lethargy
- lying
- misery
- neglect
- negligence
- nonconformity
- sorrow
- treachery
- uncertainty
- undependability
- unfaithfulness
- unhappiness
- unsteadiness
- vacillation
- wavering
- weakness
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
- 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
- abidingness
- adherence
- adoration
- adulation
- affection
- allegiance
- amity
- amorousness
- amour
- appreciation
- ardency
- ardor
- attachment
- bond
- case
- certainty
- cherishing
- commitment
- conscientiousness
- consecration
- constancy
- crush
- decision
- dedication
- deference
- delight
- dependability
- determination
- devotedness
- devotement
- devotion
- devoutness
- doggedness
- duty
- eagerness
- earnestness
- emotion
- enchantment
- endurance
- enjoyment
- enthusiasm
- faith
- faithfulness
- fealty
- fervor
- fidelity
- firmness
- flame
- fondness
- friendship
- hankering
- homage
- honesty
- honor
- idolatry
- inclination
- incorruptibility
- infatuation
- integrity
- intensity
- inviolability
- involvement
- like
- love
- loyalty
- lust
- mad for
- obedience
- observance
- partiality
- passion
- patriotism
- permanence
- perseverance
- pietism
- piety
- piousness
- principle
- probity
- rapture
- regard
- regularity
- reliability
- religionism
- religiosity
- religiousness
- relish
- resolution
- respect
- reverence
- sanctity
- scrupulousness
- sentiment
- service
- sincerity
- single-mindedness
- singleness
- soft spot
- spirituality
- stability
- staunchness
- steadfastness
- steadiness
- subjection
- submission
- support
- surety
- taste
- tenacity
- tenderness
- tie
- troth
- true-heartedness
- trueheartedness
- trueness
- trustiness
- trustworthiness
- truth
- truthfulness
- unchangeableness
- unfailingness
- uniformity
- uprightness
- weakness
- wholeheartedness
- worship
- yearning
- zeal
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