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halfhearted

 [haf-hahr-tid, hahf-]  

half·heart·ed

   [haf-hahr-tid, hahf-]
adjective
having or showing little enthusiasm: a halfhearted attempt to work.
Origin:
1605–15; half + heart + -ed3

Related forms
half·heart·ed·ly, adverb
half·heart·ed·ness, noun

Synonyms
indifferent, uninterested, cold, cool, perfunctory.

Antonyms
enthusiastic.

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halfhearted

adjective
feeling or showing little interest or enthusiasm; "a halfhearted effort"; "gave only lukewarm support to the candidate" 
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