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Meaning of halfhearted
The primary meaning of "halfhearted" is having or showing a lack of enthusiasm or commitment.
Etymology of halfhearted
The word "halfhearted" has its roots in the combination of "half" and "hearted," with "hearted" being an old English suffix used to form adjectives indicating a person's character or disposition, and "half" indicating a partial or incomplete quality, resulting in a term that describes something or someone as lacking full enthusiasm or dedication.
Synonyms
lukewarm
unenthusiastic
apathetic
indifferent
lackluster
perfunctory
tepid
uninspired
uninterested
dispassionate
half-baked
cursory
superficial
muted
subdued
restrained
moderate
guarded
reserved
tentative
ambivalent
noncommittal
uncommitted
hesitant
indecisive
irresolute
wishy-washy
faint
weak
feeble
inadequate
insufficient
ineffectual
Definitions
- According to Oxford Languages, "halfhearted" is defined as lacking enthusiasm or commitment, doing something without much interest or energy.
Usage Examples
- The team gave a halfhearted effort, and it showed in their poor performance.
- * She made a halfhearted attempt to apologize, but it didn't seem sincere.
- * He gave a halfhearted smile, which didn't hide his true feelings of disappointment.