halfhearted
/ˌhæfˈhɑːr.tɪd/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 заинтересованности.esDescribe una acción o esfuerzo realizado sin entusiasmo, energía o interés; también puede indicar falta de sinceridad o compromiso.frDécrit une action ou un effort fait sans enthousiasme, énergie ou intérêt réel.deBeschreibt eine Handlung oder Anstrengung, die ohne Enthusiasmus, Energie oder Interesse ausgeführt wird; oft auch ohne echte Überzeugung oder Aufrichtigkeit.ptDescreve uma ação ou esforço feito sem entusiasmo, energia ou interesse; também pode indicar falta de sinceridade ou convicção.zh形容做事缺乏热情、干劲或兴趣,敷衍应付、不投入。arيصف فعلًا أو جهدًا يُؤدَّى دون حماس أو طاقة أو اهتمام، أو يكون فاترًا وغير صادق في مشاعره.
- Lacking enthusiasm B2 formal
Showing little interest, effort, or enthusiasm; not fully committed.
- He made a halfhearted attempt to clean his room.
- Her halfhearted apology did not convince anyone.
- The team's halfhearted performance led to their defeat.
ruНеискреннийespoco entusiastafrsans enthousiasmedeHalbherzigptSem entusiasmozh不热心的arغير متحمّس
Synonymes: apatheticcoolindifferentlacklusterlistlesslukewarmperfunctorytepidunenthusiasticuninterested
Antonymes: committeddevotedeagerenthusiastickeenpassionatewholeheartedzealous
- more halfhearted comparative form
- most halfhearted superlative form