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- [haf-hahr-tid, hahf-]
- /ˈhæfˈhɑr tɪd, ˈhɑf-/
- /ˈhɑːfhɑːtɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [haf-hahr-tid, hahf-]
- /ˈhæfˈhɑr tɪd, ˈhɑf-/
Definitions of halfhearted word
- adjective halfhearted having or showing little enthusiasm: a halfhearted attempt to work. 1
- noun halfhearted Without enthusiasm or energy. 1
- adjective halfhearted If someone does something in a halfhearted way, they do it without any real effort, interest, or enthusiasm. 0
- adjective halfhearted with little enthusiasm, determination, interest, etc.; spiritless 0
- adjective halfhearted Alternative spelling of half-hearted. 0
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Origin of halfhearted
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 Halfhearted
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
halfhearted 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 75% 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.
halfhearted usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for halfhearted
adj halfhearted
- perfunctory — performed merely as a routine duty; hasty and superficial: perfunctory courtesy.
- tepid — moderately warm; lukewarm: tepid water.
- listless — having or showing little or no interest in anything; languid; spiritless; indifferent: a listless mood; a listless handshake.
- lukewarm — moderately warm; tepid.
- lackluster — lacking brilliance or radiance; dull: lackluster eyes.
adjective halfhearted
- lacklustre — lacking brilliance or radiance; dull: lackluster eyes.
Antonyms for halfhearted
adj halfhearted
- lively — eventful, stirring, or exciting: The opposition gave us a lively time.
- desirous — If you are desirous of doing something or desirous of something, you want to do it very much or want it very much.
- interested — having an interest in something; concerned: Interested members will meet at noon.
- warm — having or giving out a moderate degree of heat, as perceived by the senses: a warm bath.
adjective halfhearted
- enthusiastic — Having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.
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