single-hearted

American  

[sing-guhl-hahr-tid] / ˈsɪŋ gəlˈhɑr tɪd /

adjective

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

   He was single-hearted in his patriotism.

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Other Word Forms

• single-heartedly adverb
• single-heartedness noun

Etymology

Origin of single-hearted

First recorded in 1570–80

Example Sentences

"Through this election we will fully display the might of the single-hearted unity of our army and people," said Hyon Byong-chol, chairman of a preparatory committee for one of the sub-districts in the election.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2014

For bad by Florentine Academy, for good, far beyond all others, by Steinle, a noble-minded, single-hearted artist, s'il en fut.

From The Life, Letters and Work of Frederic Leighton Volume I by Barrington, Mrs. Russell

Bastions, forts, bridges, picquet-houses, etc, faded from the mind of the single-hearted soldier; the child’s smile was returned, and the kind eyes followed her retreating footsteps till she passed out of sight.

From The Cape and the Kaffirs A Diary of Five Years' Residence in Kaffirland by Ward, Harriet

Though the most single-hearted and frank creature in the world, Jessie would have died rather than confess feelings such as I fear occupied her heart even at this time.

From Wives and Widows; or The Broken Life by Stephens, Ann S. (Ann Sophia)

Utterly single-hearted, she lay there, brave and uncomplaining to the last, and seemed the only one unconscious of the pathos of her position.

From One Year Abroad by Howard, Blanche Willis

Related Words

• committed
• devoted
• enthusiastic
• faithful
• zealous