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HALFHEARTED

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does halfhearted mean? 

HALFHEARTED (adjective)
  The adjective HALFHEARTED has 1 sense:

1. feeling or showing little interest or enthusiasmplay

  Familiarity information: HALFHEARTED used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


HALFHEARTED (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Feeling or showing little interest or enthusiasm

Synonyms:

half-hearted; halfhearted; lukewarm; tepid

Context example:

gave only lukewarm support to the candidate

Similar:

unenthusiastic (not enthusiastic; lacking excitement or ardor)


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