self-devotion
noun
intense devotion of oneself to an activity or to a field or profession, as art or science.
self-devotedness
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a word derived from
self-devotion.
Example Sentences
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Mothers who have brought up eight children of their own can appreciate the self-devotedness of this mother in receiving a ninth child by adoption in order to increase the well-being of her own little daughter.
From Harriet Martineau by Florence Fenwick Miller
Long before this similar kitchens had been privately set on foot, and men and women had devoted themselves to the work with untiring energy and the most absolute self-devotedness.
From The Story of Ireland by Emily Lawless
Yes, in very truth she had loved, loved with all the purity, the self-devotedness of woman; and Mr. Hamilton felt that which at the moment he could not speak.
From The Mother's Recompense, Volume 2 A Sequel to Home Influence by Grace Aguilar
From beginning to end the moving spring of all His actions was deliberate self-devotedness to the good of men, and the fulfillment of God's will, for these are equivalents.
From Love to the Uttermost Expositions of John XIII.-XXI. by F. B. (Frederick Brotherton) Meyer
She spoke of Olive's purity and steadfastness of purpose, her self-devotedness and power of love; and Richard raised his head to listen.
From Heriot's Choice A Tale by Rosa Nouchette Carey
