undivided
adjective
un·di·vid·ed
ˌən-də-ˈvī-dəd 
1
: not separated into parts or pieces : existing as a single whole : not divided
an undivided property
2
: complete or total
They listened to the lecture with undivided attention.
Examples of undivided in a Sentence
a teacher who insists on the undivided attention of her students
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Even five minutes of undivided attention can go a long way.
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Mark Travers, CNBC, 13 July 2025
Robinson recommended that parents set aside certain times of the day to give their kids undivided attention.
—Kara Alaimo, CNN Money, 13 July 2025
Using a dozen slides and several minutes of (hopefully) undivided attention requires thought and strategy.
—Elena Volotovskaya, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Previously, Idaho law allowed exceeding the speed limit only on two-lane undivided highways during a passing maneuver.
—Ashley Fredde, Idaho Statesman, 7 July 2025
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Mark Travers, CNBC, 13 July 2025
Robinson recommended that parents set aside certain times of the day to give their kids undivided attention.
—Kara Alaimo, CNN Money, 13 July 2025
Using a dozen slides and several minutes of (hopefully) undivided attention requires thought and strategy.
—Elena Volotovskaya, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Previously, Idaho law allowed exceeding the speed limit only on two-lane undivided highways during a passing maneuver.
—Ashley Fredde, Idaho Statesman, 7 July 2025
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undivided
adjective
un·di·vid·ed
: shared with others having an interest in the whole : held jointly, in common, or in indivision with other co-owners
each such tenant in common holds an equal undivided share in the title—O. L. Browder et al.
O. L. Browder et al.each spouse owns a present undivided one-half interest in the community property—Louisiana Civil Code
compare divided, entire
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