half-hearted

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half-hearted

She made a half-hearted attempt to clean her room.

Definition

Adjective: - Feeling or showing little interest or enthusiasm: Describes an action, attitude, or effort that is done without genuine interest, energy, or commitment. It implies a lack of wholehearted dedication.

Examples
  • Adjective:
    • He made a half-hearted attempt to clean his room before giving up.
    • The team's half-hearted defense led to an easy goal for their opponents.
    • She gave a half-hearted apology, which did not seem sincere.
Advanced Usage
  • "to be half-hearted about something": To lack genuine enthusiasm or commitment toward a particular thing or activity.
    • He was half-hearted about the new project from the start, so its failure was no surprise.
Variants and Related Words
  • Half-heartedly (adverb): In a manner that shows little interest or enthusiasm.
    • She smiled half-heartedly at the joke she didn't understand.
Synonyms
  • Lukewarm: Lacking enthusiasm; showing little interest.
  • Perfunctory: Carried out with a minimum of effort or reflection; done as a duty or routine.
  • Apathetic: Showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
Antonyms
  • Wholehearted: Showing or characterized by complete sincerity and commitment.
  • Enthusiastic: Having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.
  • Ardent: Very enthusiastic or passionate.
Related Idioms
  • "To give something a half-hearted try": To attempt something without putting in full effort or commitment.
    • He gave the diet a half-hearted try for a week and then went back to his old habits.
half-hearted

She made a half-hearted attempt to clean her room.

Adjective
  1. feeling or showing little interest or enthusiasm
    • a halfhearted effort
    • gave only lukewarm support to the candidate

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