wholehearted
Definition
Adjective: 1. Characterized by complete sincerity and commitment; without reservation or doubt: Describes an action, feeling, or support that is given fully, enthusiastically, and without any hesitation or hidden conditions.
Usage
The adjective "wholehearted" is used to describe a quality of an action, emotion, or form of support. It emphasizes totality, genuineness, and a lack of half-measures. It often modifies nouns like support, commitment, approval, agreement, endorsement, or effort.
Examples
- The team gave their wholehearted effort to the project.
- She has my wholehearted support in her new venture.
- He offered a wholehearted apology, accepting full responsibility.
- The proposal received wholehearted approval from the committee.
Advanced Usage
- "To do something wholeheartedly": This adverbial form describes the manner of an action. It means to do something with full enthusiasm and commitment.
- She believes in the cause and works for it wholeheartedly.
- The term can imply a contrast with reluctant, partial, or conditional support.
- We need your wholehearted cooperation, not just passive agreement.
Variants and Related Words
- Wholeheartedly (adverb): In a wholehearted manner.
- I wholeheartedly recommend this book.
- Half-hearted (adjective): The direct antonym, meaning lacking enthusiasm or conviction.
- He made only a half-hearted attempt to fix the problem.
Synonyms
- Unreserved
- Unconditional
- Enthusiastic
- Sincere
- Ardent
- Heartfelt
Antonyms
- Half-hearted
- Reluctant
- Hesitant
- Qualified (as in )
- Lukewarm
Adjective
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with unconditional and enthusiastic devotion
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heart-whole friendship
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gave wholehearted support to her candidacy
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wholehearted commitment
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demonstrated his whole-souled allegiance
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