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halfhearted

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of halfhearted

showing little or no interest or enthusiasm

a halfhearted attempt to clean the house before the arrival of the in-laws

Synonyms of halfhearted

lukewarm, tepid, uneager, unenthusiastic

Words Related to halfhearted

apathetic, disinterested, dispassionate, emotionless, impassive, indifferent, neutral, uncaring, uninterested

lackadaisical, languid, listless, perfunctory, undemonstrative, unemotional, unresponsive

unfeeling, unsympathetic

chill, chilly, cold, cool, frigid, frosty, glacial, icy, unfriendly, wintry (also wintery)

Near Antonyms of halfhearted

agog, ardent, avid, exuberant, fervid, feverish, fiery, gung ho, hot-blooded, impassioned, intense, raring, red-hot, vehement

engaged, engrossed, interested

cordial, friendly, genial, warmhearted

Antonyms of halfhearted

eager, enthusiastic, hearty, keen, passionate, warm, wholehearted

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