half-hearted

adjective

1. without enthusiasm or determination

Other Word Forms

• half-heartedly adverb
• half-heartedness noun

Example Sentences

For others, however, the film's attempt to educate audiences is half-hearted.

From BBC

A few half-hearted boos was the extent of it.

From BBC

Seeing that one figure treated as a museum piece felt like a half-hearted wave to fans who grew up with Chuck.

From Los Angeles Times

But many observers doubt whether this approach will be any more effective than the months of rallies, faculty blockades and half-hearted general strikes.

From BBC

This half-hearted interest in naturalism hurts more than helps.

From Los Angeles Times