singleness

Definitions of singleness
  1. noun
    the quality of concentrating on one central objective
    “his singleness of purpose”
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    type of:
    assiduity, assiduousness, concentration
    great and constant diligence and attention
  2. noun
    without hypocrisy
    “the singleness of his motives could not be questioned”
    synonyms: straightforwardness
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    type of:
    sincerity
    the quality of being open and truthful; not deceitful or hypocritical
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