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undivided
/ˌʌndɪˈvaɪdɪd/
When used to describe attention, "undivided" is almost always paired with the word "attention." It means you are focusing on one thing only. In a political or social context, it describes a group that is completely united and does not have any internal arguments or splits.
💬Casual Conversation
🎬Tuesday afternoon, Sarah is hiding in the breakroom to avoid more tasks.
David Smith
Need your undivided attention for a quick synergy sync. Hop on Zoom?
Sarah
I'm totally swamped with the rebranding project. Can it wait?
💡
David uses corporate buzzwords like 'synergy sync' and asks for 'undivided attention' to sound professional, while Sarah uses the idiom 'swamped' to describe being overwhelmed with work as a way to deflect his request.