Definitions for halfheartedˈhæfˈhɑr tɪd, ˈhɑf-

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

half•heart•edˈhæfˈhɑr tɪd, ˈhɑf-(adj.)

  1. having or showing little enthusiasm.

Origin of halfhearted:

1605–15

half′heart′ed•ness(n.)

Princeton's WordNet

  1. halfhearted, half-hearted, tepid, lukewarm(adj)

    feeling or showing little interest or enthusiasm

    "a halfhearted effort"; "gave only lukewarm support to the candidate"


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