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half·heart·ed
 halfhearted
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- pronunciation:
- haef
har
tihd
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
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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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| related words: |
casual, chill, hesitant, wan |
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| derivations: |
halfheartedly (adv.), halfheartedness (n.) |
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