singleness
- noun
- /ˈsɪŋɡlɪnəs/
- And what I'm hearing is use your singleness and steward it correctly and get your life in a better place.
When they have that singleness of purpose of intention, something happens, something transforms it.
- When they have that singleness of purpose of intention, something happens, something transforms it.
Examples
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When they have that singleness of purpose of intention, something happens, something transforms it.
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I envy them their focus and singleness of thought.
Blog text (23) -
For me, the wholeness of "The Waste Land" arises from its singleness of tone and symbolic coherence.
Fiction book (1999) -
Thy equanimity and singleness of purpose, so we might prove thy stalwart and worthy servants in our war against sin.
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The singleness and uniqueness of an author's mind will manifest itself in a recognizable style that may be imitated and parodied but is difficult to forge.
Academic text (2000) -
His singleness of purpose allowed him to achieve his goals despite many obstacles.
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The athlete demonstrated a remarkable singleness of focus during the championship match.
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She approached her studies with a singleness of intent that impressed her teachers.
Synonyms
Giving time and effort to a job, purpose, or person
A way of thinking that focuses on one thing and ignores others
Being very focused on one goal without getting distracted
Being willing to work hard and stay loyal to a person, job, or cause
How Focused
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Singleness comes from single 'one' plus the ending -ness that makes a quality. Think of being single-minded — having 'one' aim and full focus — which is why it means complete commitment to a single objective.