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

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

The Emmy-award-winning series somehow managed to merge sharp wit with wholehearted sincerity, reminding us that, in the end, family is what makes life truly special, no matter how chaotic or comical things can be. —Valerie Mesa, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025

Leif’s wholehearted but clear-eyed devotion to Sigrid becomes our most sensitive barometer for understanding what this mission is doing to her soul. —Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019

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