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.

Synonyms of undivided

• all
• entire

Examples of undivided in a Sentence

a teacher who insists on the undivided attention of her students

Recent Examples on the Web

And that, the imperfections of both these teams, and the sense that absolutely anything could happen in Atlanta, is another reason to think that England versus Argentina — at 3pm ET (8pm BST) on Wednesday — should get your undivided attention. — Stuart James, New York Times, 12 July 2026

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

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing undivided

• undivided/full/complete attention

Rhymes for undivided

• coincided
• subdivided
• undecided
• unprovided
• abided
• collided
• confided
• decided
• derided
• divided
• elided
• lopsided

Legal Definition

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.

each spouse owns a present undivided one-half interest in the community property

—Louisiana Civil Code

compare divided, entire