half-heartedadjective
uk/ˌhɑːfˈhɑː.tɪd/us/ˌhæfˈhɑːr.t̬ɪd/showing no enthusiasm or interest:
He made a half-hearted attempt to clear up the rubbish.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Lacking interest and enthusiasm
- anaemic
- anemic
- apathetic
- apathy
- aridity
- blasé
- feckless
- flatly
- incurious
- indifference
- indifferent
- lukewarm
- muted
- politely
- spiritless
- stolid
- taker
- tepid
- unconcerned
- unimpressed
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half-heartedly
adverb uk/ˌhɑːfˈhɑː.tɪd.li/us/ˌhæfˈhɑːr.t̬ɪd.li/
The audience applauded half-heartedly.