half-hearted
/ˌhæf ˈhɑːrtɪd/
half · heart · ed
ˌhæf · ˈhɑːrt · ɪd
English Definition
adj. without enthusiasm or energy
Significado en Español
poco entusiasta, tibio
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thiếu nhiệt tình, nửa vời
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “half-hearted”:
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A
enthusiastic
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B
eager
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C
unenthusiastic
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D
zealous
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C — unenthusiastic.
“half-hearted” means adj. without enthusiasm or energy
Common questions about “half-hearted”
What does “half-hearted” mean?
half-hearted — adj. without enthusiasm or energy. In Chinese: 不热心的，半心半意的.
How do you pronounce “half-hearted”?
half-hearted is pronounced /ˌhæf ˈhɑːrtɪd/. It breaks into 3 syllables: half · heart · ed.
Is “half-hearted” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. half-hearted appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
