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half-heartedly

half-heart·ed
H h

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [haf, hahf hahr-tid]
    • /hæf, hɑf ˈhɑr tɪd/
    • /ˌhɑːfˈhɑː.tɪd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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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