single-hearted
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- single-heartedly adverb
- single-heartedness noun
Etymology
Origin of single-hearted
First recorded in 1570–80
Example Sentences
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"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
There never was a more honest or single-hearted judge than A. L. Smith, who was Master of the Rolls when the earliest cases came up for decision in the Court of Appeal.
From The Law and the Poor by Parry, Edward Abbott
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
It was simple, and single-hearted, and a follower of the truth.
From Olive Leaves Or, Sketches of Character by Sigourney, L. H. (Lydia Howard)
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