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10 Language-to-English DictionariesHalf-hearted
/ˈhæfˈhɑːrtɪd/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Characterized by a lack of enthusiasm or commitment.
"His half-hearted attempt at studying for the exam resulted in poor grades." - 2
Done with little effort or interest.
"She gave a half-hearted smile when she heard the news."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'half-hearted' originates from the combination of 'half', meaning partially or incomplete, and 'hearted', which refers to the emotional center of a person. The phrase has been used since the 16th century to describe a lack of enthusiasm or commitment.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Half-hearted" is said worldwide
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À moitié convaincu
Transliteration: A moitié convaincu
"Il a fait un effort à moitié convaincu pour terminer le projet."
Halbherzig
Transliteration: Halbherzig
"Sein halbherziges Engagement führte zu schlechten Ergebnissen."
Mezzo impegnato
Transliteration: Mezzo impegnato
"Ha mostrato un interesse mezzo impegnato per il progetto."
A medias
Transliteration: A medias
"Su esfuerzo fue a medias y no logró el objetivo."
Meio desinteressado
Transliteration: Meio desinteressado
"Ele fez um esforço meio desinteressado para completar a tarefa."
आधा दिल से
Transliteration: Aadha dil se
"उसने आधा दिल से काम किया और परिणाम खराब थे।"
半心半意
Transliteration: Bàn xīn bàn yì
"他的半心半意的努力没有取得好结果。"
반심반의
Transliteration: Banjim banui
"그의 반심반의한 노력은 좋은 결과를 가져오지 못했다."
中途半端
Transliteration: Chūtohanpa
"彼の中途半端な努力は良い結果をもたらさなかった。"
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