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half-heart·ed | \ ˈhaf-ˈhär-təd 
, ˈhäf- \
, ˈhäf- \variants:
or halfhearted
Definition of half-hearted
: lacking heart, spirit, or interest
a half-hearted effort halfhearted applause
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halfhearted
adjectivehalf·heart·ed | \ ˈhaf-ˈhär-təd , ˈhäf- \
, ˈhäf- \Kids Definition of halfhearted
: lacking enthusiasm or interest
halfhearted applause
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