half-hearted
adjective
half-heart·ed ˈhaf-ˈhär-təd 
ˈhäf-
variants or halfhearted
: lacking heart, spirit, or interest
a half-hearted effort
halfhearted applause
half-heartedly adverb
or halfheartedly
half-heartedness noun
or halfheartedness
Synonyms
- lukewarm
- tepid
- uneager
- unenthusiastic
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Word History
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
halfhearted
adjective
half·heart·ed ˈhaf-ˈhär-təd
ˈhäf-
: lacking enthusiasm or interest
halfhearted applause
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