halfhearted
Example Sentences
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Mostly we’re going around, halfheartedly dusting ledges that don’t need to be dusted.
From Literature
Spilled pencils, overturned books and a crumbled cookie lay strewn about on her bedroom floor, halfhearted attempts to break up the monotony.
None of us smile back, though Mom gives a halfhearted shrug of her lips.
From Literature
Her husband’s halfhearted clapping echoed in the otherwise silent room; after a moment he stopped and sat on his hands in shame.
From Literature
“Would anyone like to be quizzed on Latin verbs?” she asked halfheartedly.
From Literature
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
