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单词 halfhearted
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

halfhearted

adjective

as in tepid
showing little or no interest or enthusiasm a halfhearted attempt to clean the house before the arrival of the in-laws

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • tepid
  • unenthusiastic
  • lukewarm
  • neutral
  • perfunctory
  • disinterested
  • icy
  • uneager
  • chilly
  • lackadaisical
  • cold
  • frigid
  • apathetic
  • uninterested
  • dispassionate
  • listless
  • indifferent
  • chill
  • unresponsive
  • uncaring
  • emotionless
  • impassive
  • cool
  • languid
  • undemonstrative
  • unemotional
  • unsympathetic
  • unfriendly
  • unfeeling
  • glacial
  • frosty
  • wintry
  • wintery

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • enthusiastic
  • wholehearted
  • eager
  • warm
  • passionate
  • hearty
  • intense
  • impassioned
  • vehement
  • ardent
  • exuberant
  • fervid
  • feverish
  • keen
  • engaged
  • fiery
  • avid
  • interested
  • gung ho
  • ready
  • willing
  • engrossed
  • agog
  • friendly
  • hot-blooded
  • cordial
  • raring
  • warmhearted
  • genial
  • red-hot
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