# half-heartedly

**CEFR level:** C1

**Part of speech:** adverb

## Meaning 1: when discussing enthusiasm

Without enthusiasm or interest. It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.

## Meaning 2: sense 2

Alternative form of halfheartedly. [With little enthusiasm or interest.]

## Synonyms

- apathetically — Dictionary-listed nearby meaning; check context before substituting.
- indifferently — Dictionary-listed nearby meaning; check context before substituting.

## Antonyms

- enthusiastically — Opposite listed by the lexical source.

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