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单词 halfheartedness
释义

half-hearted

adjective

half-heart·​ed ˈhaf-ˈhär-təd How to pronounce half-hearted (audio)
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 How to pronounce halfhearted (audio)
ˈhäf-
: lacking enthusiasm or interest
halfhearted applause

halfheartedness

noun

as in affectlessness

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • affectlessness
  • bloodlessness
  • coldness
  • heartlessness
  • imperturbability
  • callousness
  • numbness
  • obduracy
  • emotionlessness
  • hardness
  • impassivity
  • impassiveness
  • coolness
  • insensitivity
  • callosity
  • hard-heartedness
  • phlegm
  • apathy
  • indifference
  • deadness
  • blankness
  • vacancy
  • stiffness
  • insensibility
  • unconcern
  • woodenness
  • aloofness
  • emptiness
  • detachment

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • sympathy
  • feeling
  • emotion
  • sensibility
  • pity
  • compassion
  • empathy
  • sensitivity
  • warmth
  • solicitude
  • receptiveness
  • responsiveness
  • tenderness
  • receptivity
  • understanding
  • hysteria
  • histrionics
  • melodrama
  • hysterics
  • vehemence
  • hand-wringing
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