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Meanings of half-hearted in English
Feeling or showing little interest or enthusiasm.
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Usage of half-hearted in English
1
The government has run half-hearted campaigns for years to curb the habit.
2
For years, China has held half-hearted campaigns to stub out the habit.
3
For years, China has conducted half-hearted campaigns to stub out the habit.
4
But such a re-evaluation has been distinctly half-hearted, particularly in the House.
5
There were half-hearted attempts at conversation when no one wanted to talk.
6
A handful of bar chains announced a half-hearted moratorium on happy hour.
7
He went about it in what appeared to be a half-hearted fashion.
8
It will be a contest in which no half-hearted recruit is wanted.
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The threats of the military authorities only stirred them to half-hearted efforts.
10
Seeing this, Early retreated with the Union troops following in half-hearted pursuit.
11
She spoke in a half-hearted way and Pat shook his head hopelessly.
12
He must speak out, but he did it in a half-hearted way.
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Madness and folly seem to have ruled the half-hearted conspirators of California.
14
Robson settled their account with the receptionist, brushing aside Louise's half-hearted protests.
15
In some cities there had been rioting, but half-hearted and easily controlled.
16
He waved, gave a half-hearted smile, and then ran inside the building.