self-devotion
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intense devotion of oneself to an activity or to a field or profession, as art or science.
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devotion of oneself to the care or service of another or others; self-sacrifice.
Her self-devotion to her sick mother prevented her from finishing college.
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Origin of self-devotion
First recorded in 1805–15
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The lesser-known “vulnerable” variety of self-devotion afflicts more reserved, fragile individuals who may resemble the self-effacing and thin-skinned characters portrayed by Woody Allen in his films.
From Scientific American • Feb. 5, 2013
"No man in the world was ever so sincere and modest in his self-devotion," wrote Marie in her secret notebook.
From Time Magazine Archive
On its positive effects—the love and self-devotion it inspires, the conformity of our lives to its example—we have dwelt already.
From The Expositor's Bible: Ephesians by Findlay, G. G.
In vain shall such a generation strive to keep alive the flame of generous self-devotion.
From The Gospel According to St. Mark by Chadwick, G. A.
Such intrepid self-devotion may well call forth our highest admiration; but when we seek for the results of these toils and52 sacrifices, we shall seek in vain.
From The Conspiracy of Pontiac and the Indian War after the Conquest of Canada by Parkman, Francis
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