Synonyms for single-mindedness
Grammar : Noun |
Spell : sing-guhl-mahyn-did |
Phonetic Transcription : ˈsɪŋ gəlˈmaɪn dɪd |
Top 10 synonyms for single-mindedness
- abandonment
- affinity
- agreeableness
- agreement
- amassing
- amity
- application
- arbitrariness
- ardor
- assembly
- attachment
- attraction
- backbone
- bias
- bond
- bringing to bear
- centering
- centralization
- certainty
- certitude
- close attention
- clustering
- coalescing
- compacting
- compression
- compulsion
- concern
- confidence
- congeniality
- congregation
- congruity
- conscientiousness
- consonance
- constancy
- contumacy
- convergence
- converging
- conviction
- courage
- dauntlessness
- debate
- decision
- dedication
- deliberation
- determination
- devotedness
- devotion
- discipline
- doggedness
- dogma
- dogmatism
- drive
- duty
- earnestness
- empathy
- energy
- enthusiasm
- extremism
- faction
- faith
- fascination
- fealty
- fearlessness
- fidelity
- firm-ness
- firmness
- fit
- fixation
- fixed idea
- fixing
- fixity
- flocking
- focusing
- force
- fortitude
- frenzy
- grit
- guts
- hang-up
- hardihood
- hatred
- heart
- heed
- homage
- honesty
- honor
- huddling
- idée fixe
- illiberality
- immoderation
- incorrigibility
- incorruptibility
- independence
- indomitability
- infatuation
- injustice
- integrity
- intensification
- intolerance
- intrepidity
- inviolability
- like-mindedness
- madness
- massing
- monomania
- narrowing
- need
- nerve
- obedience
- obsession
- obsessiveness
- obstinacy
- partiality
- partisanship
- passion
- patriotism
- persistence
- pluck
- prejudice
- preoccupation
- prepossession
- probity
- purpose
- purposefulness
- rage
- rapport
- reliability
- resoluteness
- resolution
- resolve
- ruling passion
- scrupulousness
- self-confidence
- self-control
- self-discipline
- self-government
- self-restraint
- sincerity
- single-mindedness
- singleness
- spine
- spunk
- staunchness
- steadfastness
- stiff upper lip
- strength
- stubbornness
- study
- subjection
- submission
- superstition
- support
- sympathy
- tenacity
- tie
- transport
- troth
- trueheartedness
- trueness
- trustiness
- trustworthiness
- truth
- truthfulness
- tunnel vision
- unfairness
- unity
- unreasonableness
- unruliness
- uprightness
- valor
- violence
- wholeheartedness
- will
- willfulness
- willpower
- zeal
- zealotry
Définition 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
- 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
Antonyms for single-mindedness
- apathy
- beginning
- calmness
- cowardice
- diffidence
- disagreement
- discord
- disgrace
- disharmony
- dishonesty
- dishonor
- disinterest
- dislike
- disloyalty
- dispersal
- division
- doubt
- fairness
- faithlessness
- fear
- hatred
- hesitation
- idleness
- impartiality
- incompatibility
- inconstancy
- indecision
- indifference
- instability
- irresolution
- justice
- lying
- parting
- peace
- peacefulness
- question
- scattering
- separation
- severance
- spinelessness
- start
- timidity
- treachery
- uncertainty
- undependability
- unenthusiasm
- unfaithfulness
- vacillation
- wavering
- weakness
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