halfhearted
Example Sentences
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Ron’s participation is a bit halfhearted, though, since his daughter has recently fled her abusive and vengeful husband.
Let your relative choose the latest halfhearted Hallmark movie clone?
From Salon
But the filmmakers only halfheartedly commit to exploring these emotions, reducing her feelings to a plot twist inserted to supply a bit of conflict.
From Los Angeles Times
A few brief, halfhearted laughs gave way to stale air, where the jest hung heavily as the group took mental stock of my presence.
From Salon
The governor’s press office posted a notice suggesting that Musk’s departures from California were only halfhearted.
From Los Angeles Times
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