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half-hearted

/ˌhæfˈhɑːr.tɪd/

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adjective

B2formalcommon/ˌhæfˈhɑːr.tɪd/

Describes an action or effort that is done without enthusiasm, energy, or commitment.

ruОписывает действие или усилие, совершаемое без энтузиазма, энергии или приверженности.esDescribe una acción o esfuerzo realizado sin entusiasmo, energía o compromiso, o una actitud carente de convicción o interés genuino.frQualifie une action, un effort ou un sentiment accompli sans enthousiasme, sans énergie ni engagement réel, souvent par indifférence ou manque de conviction.deBeschreibt eine Handlung oder Anstrengung, die ohne Enthusiasmus, Energie oder Engagement ausgeführt wird; oft auch unaufrichtig oder wenig überzeugt.ptDescreve uma ação ou esforço feito sem entusiasmo, energia ou comprometimento; também pode indicar falta de sinceridade ou convicção.zh形容做事缺乏热情、干劲或投入,态度敷衍、不坚定或不真诚。arيصف فعلًا أو جهدًا يُؤدَّى دون حماس أو طاقة أو التزام، أو شخصًا غير متحمس ولا صادق في مشاعره.

  1. Lacking enthusiasm or effort B2 formal

    Showing little interest, energy, or commitment; done without real effort.

    • He made a half-hearted attempt to clean his room.
    • Her half-hearted apology did not convince anyone.
    • The team's half-hearted performance led to their defeat.

    ruНеискреннийesPoco entusiasta, sin convicciónfrsans enthousiasmedeHalbherzigptSem entusiasmozh半心半意arفاتر الهمة

    Synonymes: apatheticcarelessindifferentlacklusterlistlesslukewarmmechanicalperfunctoryspiritlesstepidunenthusiasticuninspired

    Antonymes: ardentcommitteddeterminedeagerearnestenthusiasticpassionatesincerewholeheartedzealous

  • more half-hearted comparative form
  • most half-hearted superlative form