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HALFHEARTED
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Dictionary entry overview: What does halfhearted mean?
• HALFHEARTED (adjective)
The adjective HALFHEARTED has 1 sense:
1. feeling or showing little interest or enthusiasm
Familiarity information: HALFHEARTED used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Feeling or showing little interest or enthusiasm
Synonyms:
half-hearted; halfhearted; lukewarm; tepid
Context example:
gave only lukewarm support to the candidate
Similar:
unenthusiastic (not enthusiastic; lacking excitement or ardor)
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