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wholehearted

[hohl-hahr-tid] / ˈhoʊlˈhɑr tɪd /
ADJECTIVE
sincere
Synonyms
WEAK
abiding ardent authentic bona fide candid committed complete dedicated determined devoted earnest emphatic enduring enthusiastic fervent frank genuine heartfelt hearty impassioned never-failing passionate real serious steadfast steady sure true unfaltering unfeigned unqualified unquestioning unreserved unstinting unwavering warm whole-hearted zealous
Antonyms
WEAK
disinterested halfhearted insincere unenthusiastic

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“I extend my wholehearted support to the cast, crew, and my replacement. I wish you all tremendous success during your run. I have complete confidence that each of you will be phenomenal.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026

Outgoing UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday pledged his "wholehearted support" to his successor as he prepares to hand over to premier-in-waiting Andy Burnham.

From Barron's ● Jul. 15, 2026

Alongside the curiosity and wholehearted appreciation, these fans see another benefit of focusing on the algae: It leads to the truth.

From Slate ● Jun. 27, 2026

“In this, as I have said before, they have our full and wholehearted support and cooperation. Let me state clearly: the law must take its course.”

From Salon ● Feb. 20, 2026

These were not mere dabblings but wholehearted devotions.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson

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