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Meaning of halfheartedly
The primary meaning of the word "halfheartedly" is to do something without much enthusiasm or energy.
Etymology of halfheartedly
The word "halfheartedly" is derived from the phrase "half-hearted", which originated in the 15th century, and is a combination of "half" and "hearted", with "hearted" being the past participle of the verb "to heart", meaning to fill with courage or enthusiasm
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe something done without full enthusiasm or energy
Synonyms
lackadaisically
apathetically
indifferently
unenthusiastically
listlessly
lethargically
sluggishly
lazily
halfheartedly
lukewarmly
tepidly
coolly
detachedly
unconcernedly
perfunctorily
mechanically
routinely
passively
resignedly
hopelessly
despairingly
spiritlessly
lethargically
languidly
torpidly
inertly
sluggishly
somnolently
Definitions
- Doing something without much enthusiasm or energy, because you do not really want to do it or you do not think it is important
- * Lacking enthusiasm or energy, and doing something only because you have to, or because you think you should
Usage Examples
- She halfheartedly agreed to go to the party, but ended up not enjoying herself
- * He halfheartedly tried to learn the new language, but eventually gave up
- * The team played halfheartedly, and lost the game
Antonyms
wholeheartedly
enthusiastically
energetically
vigorously
zealously
passionately
ardently
fervently
intensely
earnestly
sincerely
devotedly
dedicatedly
committedly
actively
dynamically
forcefully
powerfully
strongly
robustly
energetically