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intentness

NOUN
absorption
Synonyms
STRONGEST
concentration
STRONG
captivation engagement engrossment enthrallment fascination hang-up holding immersion involvement occupation preoccupation
WEAK
raptness
Antonyms
STRONG
surrender
WEAK
boredom distraction
NOUN
attention
Synonyms
STRONGEST
consideration debate mind scrutiny thinking thought
STRONG
absorption application assiduity contemplation deliberation diligence engrossment heed heedfulness immersion industry study thoughtfulness
Antonyms
STRONG
disregard indifference laziness lethargy neglect thoughtlessness
WEAK
ignorance negligence
NOUN
diligence
Synonyms
STRONGEST
alertness earnestness intensity quickness vigor
STRONG
activity application assiduity assiduousness attention attentiveness briskness care carefulness constancy exertion heed heedfulness industry intent keenness laboriousness pertinacity sedulousness
Antonyms
STRONGEST
inactivity lethargy
STRONG
carelessness disregard idleness ignorance inattention indolence laziness neglect negligence thoughtlessness
WEAK
indifference
NOUN
eagerness
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ambition ardor excitement fervor hunger impatience keenness longing thirst yearning zeal
STRONG
alacrity anticipation avidity earnestness greediness gusto heartiness impetuosity promptness quickness solicitude vehemence voracity zest zing
Antonyms
STRONGEST
apathy coolness indifference satisfaction
STRONG
dullness reluctance slowness
WEAK
disinterest
NOUN
earnestness
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ardor devotion enthusiasm fervor firmness intensity sincerity solemnity tenacity urgency warmth zeal
STRONG
absorption attentiveness concentration decision deliberation doggedness eagerness engrossment gravity keenness passion perseverance persistence purposefulness resolution resolve serious-mindedness sobriety stress vehemence
Antonyms
STRONGEST
apathy coldness coolness indifference lethargy weakness
STRONG
idleness indecision indolence question unimportance wavering
WEAK
flippancy insincerity
NOUN
engrossment
Synonyms
STRONG
attention captivation concentration enthrallment fascination immersion preoccupation
NOUN
enthrallment
Synonyms
STRONG
attention captivation concentration engrossment fascination immersion preoccupation
NOUN
heedfulness
Synonyms
STRONG
absorption application assiduity attentiveness concentration consideration contemplation debate deliberation diligence engrossment heed immersion industry mind scrutiny study thinking thought thoughtfulness
WEAK
regardfulness
Antonyms
STRONG
disdain disregard heedlessness indifference laziness lethargy neglect negligence thoughtlessness
NOUN
immersion
Synonyms
STRONG
captivation concentration engagement engrossment enthrallment fascination hang-up holding involvement occupation preoccupation prepossession
WEAK
raptness
Antonyms
STRONG
surrender
NOUN
industriousness
Synonyms
STRONG
activity alertness application assiduity assiduousness attention attentiveness briskness care carefulness constancy earnestness exertion heed heedfulness industry intensity intent keenness laboriousness pertinacity quickness sedulousness vigor
Antonyms
STRONG
carelessness disregard idleness ignorance inactivity inattention indolence laziness lethargy neglect negligence thoughtlessness
NOUN
industry
Synonyms
STRONGEST
activity energy enterprise labor
STRONG
application assiduity attention care determination diligence dynamism effort inventiveness pains patience perseverance persistence tirelessness toil vigor zeal
Antonyms
STRONGEST
idleness inactivity indolence laziness
STRONG
apathy disregard hesitation ignorance indifference lethargy neglect negligence
WEAK
unemployment worthlessness
NOUN
involvement
Synonyms
STRONG
preoccupation reflection study
NOUN
prepossession
Synonyms
STRONG
captivation concentration engagement engrossment enthrallment fascination hang-up holding immersion involvement occupation preoccupation
WEAK
raptness
Antonyms
STRONG
surrender
NOUN
regardfulness
Synonyms
WEAK
absorption application assiduity attentiveness concentration consideration contemplation debate deliberation diligence engrossment heed heedfulness immersion industry mind scrutiny study thinking thought thoughtfulness
NOUN
sedulousness
Synonyms
STRONG
activity alertness application assiduity assiduousness attention attentiveness briskness care carefulness constancy earnestness exertion heed heedfulness industriousness industry intensity intent keenness laboriousness pertinacity quickness vigor
Antonyms
STRONG
carelessness disregard idleness ignorance inactivity inattention indolence laziness lethargy neglect negligence thoughtlessness
NOUN
seriousness
Synonyms
STRONGEST
earnestness gravity sincerity solemnity
STRONG
calmness coolness earnest sedateness serious-mindedness sobriety staidness sternness thoughtfulness
WEAK
sober-mindedness
Antonyms
STRONGEST
insincerity unimportance
WEAK
funniness humor lightness triviality
NOUN
zeal
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ardor determination devotion diligence eagerness earnestness fanaticism fervor gusto inclination intensity passion perseverance sincerity spirit urgency verve warmth zest
STRONG
alacrity bustle dispatch drive enterprise fierceness fire hustle initiative keenness mania push readiness vehemence yen
WEAK
stick-to-itiveness what it takes
Antonyms
STRONGEST
apathy coolness disinterest dullness inactivity indifference insincerity laziness lethargy neglect unenthusiasm
STRONG
discouragement

Example Sentences

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Intentness, reposeful acceptance of life, rather, showed in her motionless, long-sustained position.

From The Magnificent Adventure Being the Story of the World's Greatest Exploration and the Romance of a Very Gallant Gentleman by Hough, Emerson

Intentness pervaded everything; Night herself seemed to have become a watcher.

From Desperate Remedies by Hardy, Thomas

Intentness of mind upon a pursuit causes an equivalent intentness of dream, and thus wild races believe their dreams to be real and substantial things, and not mere shadows of the night.

From Field and Hedgerow Being the Last Essays of Richard Jefferies by Jefferies, Richard

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