SINCE 1828
half-hearted
adjective
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
adjective
half·heart·ed
| \ ˈhaf-ˈhär-təd
, ˈhäf-\
, ˈhäf-\
Kids Definition of halfhearted
: lacking enthusiasm or interest
halfhearted applause
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