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halfhearted

Halfhearted (adj) means lacking full energy, effort, commitment, or resolve.

adj
1
Lacking full energy, effort, commitment, or resolve.
2
Lacking in heart or beneficence; ungenerous; unkind.
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Etymology

From half + hearted.

Rhymes for halfhearted

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of halfhearted?

"halfhearted" (adj) means lacking full energy, effort, commitment, or resolve.

What are the different meanings of halfhearted?

"halfhearted" has 2 main meanings: 1. Lacking full energy, effort, commitment, or resolve; 2. Lacking in heart or beneficence; ungenerous; unkind.

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