Antonyms for single-mindedness

Grammar : Noun

Spell : sing-guhl-mahyn-did

Phonetic Transcription : ˈsɪŋ gəlˈmaɪn dɪd

Definition of single-mindedness

Origin : 1570s, "sincere, honest" (a sense also in single-hearted); meaning "having a single aim or purpose" is from 1860. See single (adj.) + minded. Related: Single-mindedly; single-mindedness.

As in loyalty : noun faithfulness, dependability
As in one-track mind : noun mind set on one idea
As in purpose : noun persistence, resolve
As in willpower : noun personal determination
As in compatibility : noun harmony in relationship
As in concentration : noun consolidation of effort
As in dedication : noun faithfulness, loyalty
As in determination : noun perseverance
As in fanaticism : noun overenthusiasm

Example sentences :

Deborah was just a baby, and her principal characteristic was single-mindedness.
Extract from : « The Promised Land » by Mary Antin

He turned the single-mindedness to good use at the gaming tables first.
Extract from : « Starman's Quest » by Robert Silverberg

What if Thyme had inherited her grandfather's single-mindedness?
Extract from : « Fraternity » by John Galsworthy

By attaining to the state of single-mindedness we behold the Buddha.
Extract from : « Exotics and Retrospectives » by Lafcadio Hearn

The single-mindedness of medieval artists is always astonishing.
Extract from : « Vistas in Sicily » by Arthur Stanley Riggs

It was his energy and certitude and single-mindedness that gave it all its force.
Extract from : « A Case in Camera » by Oliver Onions

His success with the enemy was due simply to the irresistible impression he created of honesty and industry and single-mindedness.
Extract from : « Charles Bradlaugh: a Record of His Life and Work, Volume II (of 2) » by Hypatia Bradlaugh Bonner and J. M. (John Mackinnon) Robertson

And then his single-mindedness began imperceptibly to yield.
Extract from : « Angela's Business » by Henry Sydnor Harrison

Above all, the Jew is marked by single-mindedness and consistency of purpose.
Extract from : « Comrade Yetta » by Albert Edwards

Single-mindedness, however, need not induce atrophy of every humane impulse.
Extract from : « Police!!! » by Robert W. Chambers

Synonyms for single-mindedness

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