half-hearted

adjective

Meaning

Lacking enthusiasm, interest, or genuine commitment to an action or task.

Examples

The team made a half-hearted attempt to finish the project before the deadline.
His half-hearted apology did little to soothe her anger.

Synonyms: lukewarm, unenthusiastic, indifferent, perfunctory

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half-hearted

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌhɑːfˈhɑːtɪd/

Definition

Lacking enthusiasm, interest, or genuine commitment to an action or task.

Examples

The team made a half-hearted attempt to finish the project before the deadline.
His half-hearted apology did little to soothe her anger.
I could tell by her half-hearted smile that she wasn't really enjoying the party.

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