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halfhearted

half·heart·ed

halfhearted

 
pronunciation:
haef har tihd
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part of speech: adjective
definition: accomplished with or showing little interest or enthusiasm.
He made a halfhearted attempt to write poetry.
synonyms:
cursory, indifferent, lukewarm, perfunctory, unenthusiastic
antonyms:
concentrated, dynamic, earnest, enthusiastic, fervid, hearty, strenuous, wholehearted
similar words:
apathetic, blasé, desultory, dispassionate, half-baked, lackadaisical, neutral, superficial
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derivations: halfheartedly (adv.), halfheartedness (n.)