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- [haf, hahf hahr-tid]
- /hæf, hɑf ˈhɑr tɪd/
- /ˌhɑːfˈhɑː.tɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [haf, hahf hahr-tid]
- /hæf, hɑf ˈhɑr tɪd/
Definition of half-heartedly word
- adjective half-heartedly having or showing little enthusiasm: a halfhearted attempt to work. 1
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Origin of half-heartedly
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
First recorded in 1605-15; half + heart + -ed3
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Parts of speech for Half-heartedly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
half-heartedly popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Synonyms for half-heartedly
adverb half-heartedly
- damply — In a damp manner.
- feebly — physically weak, as from age or sickness; frail.
- lukewarmly — In a lukewarm manner, tepidly, without extremeness.
- weakly — weak or feeble in constitution; not robust; sickly.
Antonyms for half-heartedly
adverb half-heartedly
- actively — engaged in action; characterized by energetic work, participation, etc.; busy: an active life.
- dedicatedly — in a devoted or dedicated manner
- determinedly — resolute; staunch: the determined defenders of the Alamo.
- doggedly — persistent in effort; stubbornly tenacious: a dogged worker.
- indefatigably — In an extremely persistent and untiring manner; in an indefatigable manner.
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