Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtɛntnəs/
noun the state or quality of being intent; earnestness
A1 She listened with intentness as the teacher explained the lesson.
A2 The detective examined the crime scene with intentness, looking for clues.
B1 His intentness on achieving his goals sometimes made him come across as too focused.
B2 The artist painted with such intentness that he lost track of time.
C1 The lawyer's intentness during the trial helped him uncover crucial evidence.
C2 Her intentness in pursuing her career goals led her to great success.
adjective having or showing a fixed purpose or intention
A1 She looked at him with intentness, trying to understand what he was saying.
A2 The detective examined the crime scene with intentness, looking for any clues.
B1 The students listened to the lecture with intentness, eager to learn more about the topic.
B2 The artist painted with intentness, focusing on every detail of the masterpiece.
C1 The lawyer questioned the witness with intentness, determined to uncover the truth.
C2 The scientist conducted the experiment with intentness, meticulously recording every data point.
formal The student listened with intentness during the lecture, taking notes diligently.
informal She watched the movie with intentness, trying to catch every detail.
slang He played the game with intentness, determined to win no matter what.
figurative The artist painted with intentness, pouring his emotions onto the canvas.
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