single-hearted

[ sing-guhl-hahr-tid ]

adjective

1. sincere and undivided in feeling or spirit; dedicated; not reflecting mixed emotions:

   He was single-hearted in his patriotism.

Other Words From

• single-hearted·ly adverb
• single-hearted·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of single-hearted¹

First recorded in 1570–80

Example Sentences

Instead of seeing in Mildred a possibly jealous woman, causing mental misery, she appeared a vision of single-hearted devotion.

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That he loved power is surely no reproach to a statesman who used it as he did with single-hearted devotion to his country.

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What is more at ease, more abstracted from the world, than a true single-hearted honesty?

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To be crucified by those you have benefited is the cross of honour of all great, single-hearted men.

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He was a simple, single-hearted man, moderate in all his views and wishes, and neither ambitious of distinction nor of wealth.

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Related Words

• committed
• devoted
• enthusiastic
• faithful
• zealous