Halfhearted
ahd-5
adjective.
Exhibiting or feeling little interest, enthusiasm, or heart; uninspired.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
Having or showing little generosity; illiberal; ungenerous; unkind.
Having or showing little eagerness, enthusiasm, or determination; not earnest; lukewarm: as,
half-hearted
partizanship; a
half-hearted
apologist.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
adjective.
Wanting in heart or spirit; ungenerous; unkind.
adjective.
Lacking zeal or courage; performed with less than a full effort; lukewarm; unenthusiastic; ; -- of actions.
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adjective.
Alternative spelling of
half-hearted
.
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adjective.
feeling or showing little interest or enthusiasm
adjective.
feeling or showing little interest or enthusiasm
Word Usage
""It's what I call a halfhearted economic advance," said Stuart Hoffman, chief economist at PNC Financial Services Inc."
Equivalent
half-hearted
unenthusiastic
Same Context
Words that are found in similar contexts
apathetic
backhanded
comradely
conspiratorial
convulsive
Synonym
Words with the same meaning
Laodicean
bland
changeable
cold
cool