wholehearted

adjective

whole·​heart·​ed ˈhōl-ˈhär-təd 

1

: completely and sincerely devoted, determined, or enthusiastic

a wholehearted student of social problems

2

: marked by complete earnest commitment : free from all reserve or hesitation

gave the proposal wholehearted approval

wholeheartedly adverb

Synonyms

• enthusiastic
• fervent
• passionate
• ardent
• genuine

Choose the Right Synonym for wholehearted

sincere, wholehearted, heartfelt, hearty, unfeigned mean genuine in feeling.

sincere stresses absence of hypocrisy, feigning, or any falsifying embellishment or exaggeration.

a sincere apology

wholehearted suggests sincerity and earnest devotion without reservation or misgiving.

promised our wholehearted support

heartfelt suggests depth of genuine feeling outwardly expressed.

expresses our heartfelt gratitude

hearty suggests honesty, warmth, and exuberance in displaying feeling.

received a hearty welcome

unfeigned stresses spontaneity and absence of pretense.

her unfeigned delight at receiving the award

Examples of wholehearted in a Sentence

The judges gave us their wholehearted approval.

wholehearted praise for the novel by the leading critics

Recent Examples on the Web

Across advertising and popular media, seemingly everyone is grabbing their fringe, denim and Stetson boots, in a wholehearted embrace of the American West. —Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 19 Oct. 2025

Another difference is China’s wholehearted embrace of open-source AI, noted Paul Triolo, a partner at the DGA-Albright Stonebridge Group. —Cecilia Hult, Fortune, 23 July 2025

Some Trump allies have expressed skepticism — and at times outright indignation — at the idea of the U.S. involved in another conflict in the Middle East, while others have offered wholehearted support. —Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 18 June 2025

Rebecca’s wholehearted characteristics and attributes connect her to the Water sign Pisces, who takes on problems with others due to their absorbance and empathetic nature. —Lisa Stardust, People.com, 11 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1644, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for wholehearted

• brokenhearted
• carted
• charted
• darted
• hearted
• parted
• smarted
• started
• departed
• halfhearted
• imparted
• kindhearted

Kids Definition

wholehearted

adjective

whole·​heart·​ed ˈhōl-ˈhärt-əd 

: not lacking in enthusiasm, determination, or devotion : hearty

wholehearted effort

wholeheartedly adverb

wholeheartedness noun