halfhearted — showing little enthusiasm, effort, or interest; lacking commitment or determination
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: showing little enthusiasm, effort, or interest; lacking commitment or determination
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌhæfˈhɑːrtɪd/
Korean meaning: 열정이나 노력이 부족한, 성의 없는, 마지못해 하는
Korean pronunciation: 하프**하**티드
Example Sentences
- She gave a halfhearted wave goodbye, clearly upset about leaving the party early.
- My cat's halfhearted attempt to catch the laser dot was more like a gentle paw tap than a pounce.
- The politician's halfhearted promise to reduce taxes convinced nobody during the debate.
halfhearted
ADJECTIVE//ˌhæfˈhɑːrtɪd//
showing little enthusiasm, effort, or interest; lacking commitment or determination
a teenage basketball player slowly dribbles the ball with slouched shoulders and a bored expression. He barely lifts his feet while moving and holds the ball loosely in one hand. The coach points energetically at the basket, trying to motivate the player to shoot. The player responds with a weak, underhanded toss that falls far short of the hoop. Other teammates on the bench shake their heads in frustration at his poor effort. The coach throws his hands up in exasperation at the lazy attempt. someone performing with little enthusiasm, effort, or commitment
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Origin
From Middle English, combining 'half' (meaning incomplete or partial) with 'hearted' (having a heart or spirit). The compound suggests putting only half of one's heart or enthusiasm into something.
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“She gave a halfhearted wave goodbye, clearly upset about leaving the party early.”
“My cat's halfhearted attempt to catch the laser dot was more like a gentle paw tap than a pounce.”
“The politician's halfhearted promise to reduce taxes convinced nobody during the debate.”
“His halfhearted diet lasted exactly three hours before he devoured a entire pizza.”
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