half-hearted

adjective

half-heart·ed | \ˈhaf-ˈhär-təd,

ˈhäf-\

variants: or halfhearted

Definition of half-hearted

: lacking heart, spirit, or interest a half-hearted effort halfhearted applause

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half-heartedly or halfheartedly adverb

half-heartedness or halfheartedness noun

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halfhearted

adjective

half·heart·ed | \ˈhaf-ˈhär-təd,

ˈhäf-\

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: lacking enthusiasm or interest halfhearted applause

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