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/
Korean meaning: 열정이나 노력이 부족한, 성의 없는, 반쪽짜리의
Korean pronunciation: 하프**하**티드
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
done with little effort or enthusiasm; lacking determination or commitment
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From half-hearted to wholehearted with lighthearted joy!
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Origin
14세기부터 사용된 복합어로, 'half(절반)'와 'heart(마음)'가 결합되어 '마음이 절반만 있는' 상태를 표현하게 되었습니다.
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“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.”
“His half-hearted cleaning meant the room still looked like a tornado hit it.”
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