halfhearted

Example Sentences

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Despite a halfhearted invocation of those words here, nearly every scene of the movie is a disappointment.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

But this was halfhearted on Washington's part and ultimately proved unsuccessful.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

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 • Sep. 11, 2024

The governor’s press office posted a notice suggesting that Musk’s departures from California were only halfhearted.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 23, 2024

Simon’s eyes cut to the soccer ball, and he gives it a halfhearted nudge with his foot.

From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli