half-hearted

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Adjective half-hearted has 1 sense

halfhearted, lukewarm - feeling or showing little interest or enthusiasm; "a halfhearted effort"; "gave only lukewarm support to the candidate"
Antonym: enthusiastic (indirect, via unenthusiastic)

Definitions from the Web

Term: half-hearted

Description: Half-hearted is an adjective that describes something done without enthusiasm or commitment. It refers to an action or attitude lacking passion, effort, or wholeheartedness.

Sample sentences:

She made a half-hearted attempt to finish her homework, but ended up getting distracted by her phone.
The team's half-hearted performance on the field resulted in their defeat.
John's half-hearted apology did not convince his friend that he was genuinely sorry.
Despite his half-hearted interest in the subject, he still managed to pass the exam.

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