halfhearted
[haf-hahr-tid, hahf-]
- having or showing little enthusiasm: a halfhearted attempt to work.
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Examples from the Web for half-heartedly
Contemporary Examples
But—contrary to many reports—Armstrong half-heartedly said he never pressured teammates into doping or fired them if they refused.
They got it with Hillary even when feminist leaders were not supporting her or doing so half-heartedly.
Historical Examples
Marzak, pacing beside his father, listened but half-heartedly to these reminiscences.
The Sea-HawkRaphael Sabatini
He made a motion of his hand, half-heartedly inviting her to enter.
A Sheaf of CornMary E. Mann
“She ought to go to school, Madge,” argued Mrs. Curtis half-heartedly.
Madge Morton's VictoryAmy D.V. Chalmers
"Oh, I used to be pretty fair," he said half-heartedly, plunging into the distant past.
The VarmintOwen Johnson
However, we continued, half-heartedly on his part, to shove our way on into the wood.
The Escape of a Princess PatGeorge Pearson