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halfhearted

/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 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.

  1. 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