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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“Half-hearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/half-hearted. Accessed 8 Aug. 2022.
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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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