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halfhearted

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half·heart·ed  (hfhärtd, häf-)
adj.
Exhibiting or feeling little interest, enthusiasm, or heart; uninspired: a halfhearted attempt at writing a novel.
halfhearted·ly adv.
halfhearted·ness n.
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Adj.1.halfhearted - feeling or showing little interest or enthusiasm; "a halfhearted effort"; "gave only lukewarm support to the candidate"
half-hearted, lukewarm, tepid
unenthusiastic - not enthusiastic; lacking excitement or ardor; "an unenthusiastic performance by the orchestra"; "unenthusiastic applause"


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