undivided

adjective

ˌən-də-ˈvī-dəd How to pronounce undivided (audio)
Definition of undividednext
as in all
not divided or scattered among several areas of interest or concern a teacher who insists on the undivided attention of her students

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Recent Examples of undivided Flirty texts, sudden plans and unexpected confessions could make July feel exciting, but not every spark deserves your undivided attention. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026 Each year when Wimbledon rolls around, tennis fans crane their necks and watch their TV screens with undivided attention for a glance at the Royal Box, anxiously awaiting if Kate Middleton will be in attendance. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 5 July 2026 McCart Avenue from McPherson Boulevard to Twin Leaf Drive will be constructed as a two-lane undivided road. — Emily Holshouser july 2, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2026 This article emphasizes that advanced communication tactics are futile without the foundational skill of full, undivided attention. — Kwame Christian Esq, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for undivided
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  1. all
  2. entire
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  • Castle and McNeeley went on to win the end-of-season freshman award, while Mullins was a unanimous selection to the all-freshman team last year.
    — Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The almost all-gold collection certainly suggested a milestone moment.
    — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of all
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  • Not single pieces of treasured family heirlooms, or even a single chair — entire suites of furniture!
    — Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 3 Oct. 2026
  • While coach Paul Maurice was unable to confirm the severity of the injury in his postgame press conference, Florida fans are especially anxious, considering an ACL tear kept Barkov out for the entire season last year.
    — Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
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“Undivided.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undivided. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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