half-hearted — done with little effort or enthusiasm; lacking determination or commitment
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: done with little effort or enthusiasm; lacking determination or commitment
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌhæf ˈhɑːrtɪd/
Example Sentences
- His half-hearted diet lasted exactly three days before he ordered pizza.
- The team's half-hearted training resulted in a crushing defeat.
- She gave a half-hearted wave goodbye, already thinking about her phone.
half-hearted
ADJECTIVE[/ˌhæf ˈhɑːrtɪd/]
done with little effort or enthusiasm; lacking determination or commitment
💡 Concept
His half-hearted apology made things worse, not better.
🎵 Rhyme
From half-hearted to wholehearted with lighthearted joy!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˌhæf ˈhɑːrtɪd/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌhɑːf ˈhɑːtɪd/
🌳Etymology
Rootheart
Suffix--ed
🎵Rhyme
wholeheartedfaintheartedlighthearted
wholehearted
fainthearted
lighthearted
🔗Collocations
half-hearted attempt
half-hearted effort
half-hearted apology
half-hearted response
half-hearted commitment
half-hearted support
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“His half-hearted diet lasted exactly three days before he ordered pizza.”
“The team's half-hearted training resulted in a crushing defeat.”
😄 Fun example
“She gave a half-hearted wave goodbye, already thinking about her phone.”
😄 Fun example
“His half-hearted cleaning meant the room still looked like a tornado hit it.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
lukewarmunenthusiasticreluctantapatheticindifferent
Antonyms
wholeheartedenthusiasticzealous
Related
faintheartedlightheartedcommitmenteffort
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