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halfhearted

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halfhearted

Main Entry: half·heart·ed

Pronunciation: \ˈhaf-ˈhär-təd, ˈhäf-\

Function: adjective

Date: 15th century

: lacking heart, spirit, or interest

— half·heart·ed·ly adverb

— half·heart·ed·ness noun

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