Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
half-assed
adjective
/ˈhæfˌæst/
Definition
A term used to describe a task or effort that is done with minimal effort, care, or attention, resulting in subpar quality.
Examples
- The report was half-assed, lacking any real analysis or detail.
- She gave a half-assed attempt at fixing the problem, leaving it unresolved.
Meaning
When someone describes something as half-assed, they mean that it has been executed poorly and without proper commitment or thoroughness.
Synonyms
- sloppy
- careless
- shoddy
- incomplete
- mediocre
