Halfhearted: meaning, definitions and examples

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halfhearted

 

[ hรฆfหˆhษ‘หrtษชd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

lack of enthusiasm

Halfhearted describes something that is done with a lack of commitment or interest. It implies a sense of indifference or superficial effort. When someone is halfhearted, they may participate in an activity but without genuine enthusiasm or dedication. This term often reflects a state of unwillingness or less-than-fully engaged behavior.

Synonyms

apathetic, indifferent, tepid, unenthusiastic.

Examples of usage

  • She gave a halfhearted attempt at the assignment.
  • His halfhearted response indicated he wasn't really invested.
  • They made a halfhearted effort to resolve the issue.

Translations

Translations of the word "halfhearted" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น desinteressado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เคงเคพ เคฆเคฟเคฒ เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช halbbatzig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ setengah hati

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐะฟั–ะฒัะตั€ะดะตั‡ะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ poล‚owiczny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅŠไฟกๅŠ็–‘ใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ร  moitiรฉ convaincu

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ a medias

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yarฤฑm kalp

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ˜์‹ฌ๋ฐ˜์˜์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุตู ุงู„ู‚ู„ุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ napลฏl srdcem

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ napoly srdcom

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŠๅฟƒๅŠๆ„็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ poloviฤno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ helmingur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐั€ั‚ั‹ ะถาฏั€ะตะบะฟะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒแƒฎแƒ”แƒ•แƒแƒ แƒ˜ แƒ’แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜แƒ—

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yarฤฑm qษ™lblษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ a medias

Etymology

The word 'halfhearted' originates from the English language, combining 'half' and 'hearted.' The term 'half' dates back to Old English 'healf,' which means partial or incomplete, while 'hearted' refers to the heart, often symbolizing emotions, motivations, or spirit. The first recorded use of 'halfhearted' in the English language dates back to the early 19th century. It conveys a metaphorical notion that painted a picture of oneโ€™s heart being only partially engaged in an endeavor or action. The idiomatic use emphasizes a lack of sincerity or full involvement, which is often perceived negatively in various contexts. Over time, 'halfhearted' has maintained its original connotation and remains widely used to describe actions or attitudes lacking fervor or zeal.