intentness (Meaning)
intentness (n)
the quality of being intent and concentrated
intentness (n.)
The state or quality of being intent; close application; attention.
Synonyms & Antonyms of intentness
Synonyms:
- earnest
- attentiveness
- decisiveness
- purposefulness
- seriousness
- earnestness
- gravity
- solemnness
- solemnity
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- serious-mindedness
- determination
- deliberation
- graveness
- intensity
- soberness
- concentration
- staidness
- resoluteness
- sobriety
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intentness Sentence Examples
- The surgeon approached the operation with an unwavering intentness, his gaze fixed on the intricate incision.
- The hiker followed the faint trail with unwavering intentness, his eyes scanning the overgrown path for any sign of danger.
- The student listened to the lecture with rapt intentness, absorbing every word as if his life depended on it.
- The scientist studied the petri dish with intense intentness, his fingers deftly adjusting the microscope's focus.
- The artist gazed upon the blank canvas with an almost reverent intentness, his mind already forming a masterpiece.
- The detective examined the crime scene with a piercing intentness, searching for any clue that could lead to the culprit.
- The negotiator spoke with an unwavering intentness, his words carefully chosen to persuade his adversary.
- The athlete stood at the starting line with fierce intentness, his muscles tense and his mind focused on victory.
- The child gazed up at the sky with rapt intentness, his eyes following the flight of a soaring bird.
- The lovers shared a moment of intense intentness, their eyes locked in a silent exchange of emotions.
FAQs About the word intentness
the quality of being intent and concentratedThe state or quality of being intent; close application; attention.
earnest, attentiveness, decisiveness, purposefulness, seriousness,earnestness, gravity, solemnness, solemnity, serious-mindedness
play, facetiousness, lightheartedness, lightness, lightheartedness, flightiness, lightness, lightness, frivolousness, flippancy
The surgeon approached the operation with an unwavering intentness, his gaze fixed on the intricate incision.
The hiker followed the faint trail with unwavering intentness, his eyes scanning the overgrown path for any sign of danger.
The student listened to the lecture with rapt intentness, absorbing every word as if his life depended on it.
The scientist studied the petri dish with intense intentness, his fingers deftly adjusting the microscope's focus.
