half-heartedly
/ˌhɑːfˈhɑː.tɪd.li/adverb
B2formalcommon/ˌhɑːfˈhɑː.tɪd.li/An adverb meaning "without enthusiasm or effort." It describes an action performed with little interest, commitment, or energy.
ruНаречие, означающее «без энтузиазма или усилий». Описывает действие, выполняемое с малым интересом, приверженностью или энергией.esAdverbio que indica que una acción se realiza sin entusiasmo, esfuerzo o convicción. Describe algo hecho con poco interés, compromiso o energía.frAdverbe signifiant « sans enthousiasme ni effort ». Décrit une action accomplie avec peu d'intérêt, d'engagement ou d'énergie.deAdverb, das bedeutet „ohne Enthusiasmus oder Einsatz“. Beschreibt eine Handlung, die mit wenig Interesse, Hingabe oder Energie ausgeführt wird.ptAdvérbio que significa «sem entusiasmo ou esforço». Descreve uma ação feita com pouco interesse, empenho ou energia.zh副词,表示没有热情或努力。形容做事兴趣寥寥、不投入或缺乏干劲。arحال أو ظرف يعني القيام بالفعل دون حماس أو جهد أو اهتمام كافٍ، أي بفتور وإهمال.
- Without enthusiasm B2 formal
In a manner that shows little interest, effort, or commitment.
- He half-heartedly agreed to help with the project.
- She half-heartedly attempted to finish her homework.
- They half-heartedly cheered for the losing team.
ruБез энтузиазмаesSin entusiasmofrsans enthousiasmedeOhne EnthusiasmusptSem entusiasmozh心不在焉地arبدون حماس
Synonyms: apatheticallyindifferentlylackadaisicallylistlesslylukewarmlyperfunctorilyreluctantlyunenthusiastically
Antonyms: ardentlydiligentlyeagerlyearnestlyenthusiasticallyferventlypassionatelysincerelyvigorouslywholeheartedly
- more half-heartedly comparative form
- most half-heartedly superlative form