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halfheartedly

/ˌhæfˈhɑːrtɪdli/
half · heart · ed · ly
Adjective:halfhearted
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• adverb

1

In a manner that lacks enthusiasm, conviction, energy, or genuine interest.

Example

"The committee members halfheartedly agreed to the revised proposal after hours of tedious debate."

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• Rhymes for halfheartedly

• Nearby Words

halfback
halfbeak
halfhearted
halfheartedly
halfheartedness
halfmoon
halfpipe

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Halfheartedly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/halfheartedly
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