halfheartedly
halfheartedly — adverb
1. in a way that shows only weak effort, interest, or enthusiasm.
in a way that shows only weak effort, interest, or enthusiasm.
The committee halfheartedly supported the proposal after removing its main budget.
halfheartedly + support
The students clapped halfheartedly when the long safety video finally ended.
clap halfheartedly
After two failed attempts, the repair crew halfheartedly tried one more temporary fix.
The shop assistant smiled halfheartedly while answering the same question for the tenth time.
The team agreed halfheartedly to the new schedule because no better option was available.
- reluctantly
stresses unwillingness more than weak enthusiasm
- lukewarmly
often describes mild approval or support rather than physical effort
- unenthusiastically
very close; more direct and less idiomatic
- wholeheartedly
with full interest, support, or commitment
- enthusiastically
with eager energy or excitement
- eagerly
with clear willingness and interest
文法句型
halfheartedly + try / attempt / agree
respond / clap / smile + halfheartedly
用法筆記
Halfheartedly usually modifies an action, answer, or show of support. It suggests that the person does something, but without real energy, confidence, or commitment.
常見錯誤
Do not use halfheartedly to describe a strong but unsuccessful effort. It means the effort itself is weak or reluctant.
Use the adverb form after a verb: say 'They tried halfheartedly', not 'They tried halfhearted'.