halfheartedly

[haf-hahr-tid-lee]

adverb

1. in a halfhearted way.

Example Sentences

“Would anyone like to be quizzed on Latin verbs?” she asked halfheartedly.

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But the filmmakers only halfheartedly commit to exploring these emotions, reducing her feelings to a plot twist inserted to supply a bit of conflict.

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Though he halfheartedly tried dating apps, and would have welcomed a relationship if it developed naturally, pursuing love didn’t seem worth the effort.

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Grieving A’s supporters argue Fisher sabotaged the team by trading good players, raising ticket prices and halfheartedly working with city officials to keep the A’s in Oakland while planning to move the team all along.

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As whistles blew, Williams halfheartedly threw the ball to the ground.

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