dedicated

Set apart for

Dedicated describes someone or something wholly committed to a purpose.

A dedicated teacher gives extra time to students.

A dedicated server handles only one function.

The word implies sustained effort and focus rather than casual interest.

To be dedicated to a cause is to prioritize it above competing demands: She's dedicated to environmental advocacy.

committed

steadfast

Firmly loyal, unshakeable

conscientious · dependable · reliable · pledged · obligated · bound · sworn · promised · engaged · duty-bound

loyal

faithful

Consistently loyal and true

allegiance · trustworthy · constant · unswerving · dutiful · supportive · adherent · attached · fidelity · stalwart

hardworking

diligent

Persistently attentive to tasks

persevering · tireless · indefatigable · unflagging · dogged · persistent · meticulous · thorough · painstaking · studious

focused

concentrated

Gathered or intensified

intent · attentive · single-minded · fixated · laser-focused · undistracted · disciplined · specialized · exclusive · devoted

passionate

zealous

Passionately eager and active

avid · eager · intense · impassioned · fanatical · obsessive · spirited · vehement · fiery · burning

extreme

diehard

Stubbornly committed supporter

hardline · fundamentalist · intransigent · extremist · unyielding · inflexible · rigid · entrenched · dyed-in-the-wool · obstinate

Categories
Opposites
commitment and devotion

dedicateduncommitted

Not bound to anything

half-hearted · undedicated · noncommittal · wishy-washy · wavering

effort and diligence

dedicatedlazy

Avoiding effort or exertion

idle · slothful · slack · negligent · indolent

emotional investment

dedicatedindifferent

Lacking interest or concern

apathetic · uninterested · uncaring · dispassionate · unconcerned

Phrases
Family

dedication, dedicate, dedicates, dedicating, dedications, rededication, undedicated, rededicate, rededicated

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G