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halfhearted

English

Alternative forms

half-hearted

Etymology

From half +? hearted.

Pronunciation

Adjective

halfhearted (comparative more halfhearted, superlative most halfhearted)

Lacking full energy, effort, commitment, or resolve.
Synonym: lukewarm
(obsolete) Lacking in heart or spirit; ungenerous; unkind.
- such animals,
  Half-hearted creatures, as these are, your fox there

Derived terms

halfheartedly
halfheartedness

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lackadaisical

English

Etymology

From the archaic expression lackadaisy +? -ic +? -al.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /?læk??de?z?k?l/; IPA^(key): /læks?-/ (non-standard)

Adjective

lackadaisical (comparative more lackadaisical, superlative most lackadaisical)

Showing no interest, vigor, determination, or enthusiasm.
Synonyms: languid, listless, unenthusiastic, uninterested, lethargic
Lazy; slothful; indolent.

Derived terms

lackadaisically
lackadaisicalness

Related terms

lackaday
lax

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