half-hearted

adjective

1. without enthusiasm or determination

Derived Forms

• ˌhalf-ˈheartedly, adverb
• ˌhalf-ˈheartedness, noun

Example Sentences

When thinking about the possibility that your preferred candidate will lose the election, don’t make half-hearted disaster plans, such as announcing that you will leave the country.

From Los Angeles Times

He eventually threw out a half-hearted apology to Hasan before the show abruptly went to break.

From Salon

He also attacked the government for its "half-hearted, partial suspension of arms sales to Israel" and continuing to prevent asylum seekers being allowed to work.

From BBC

The attempts from Argentine clubs to crack down on this behaviour have often been half-hearted, with references to 'xenophobia' - instead of calling it what it is: racism.

From BBC

Their half-hearted attempt to sign him to a long-term deal resulted in them losing him to the upstart Rangers three winters ago, however.

From Los Angeles Times