half-hearted

Example Sentences

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I made a half-hearted attempt to find my hat in the dark but gave up almost instantly and stuffed my hair haphazardly into the neck of my shirt.

From Literature

A draft version of the report circulated among stakeholders in late October included a half-hearted endorsement of a change to the state building code.

From Los Angeles Times

I give a half-hearted wave, step out of the kitchen, glide through the living room we never use, and fling open the screen door.

From Literature

“For a half-hearted marriage is no marriage at all. Surely you agree, Fawsy dear?”

From Literature

Ministers favour setting up more specialist provision in mainstream schools, but MPs have warned that there cannot be a half-hearted approach to giving schools and councils what they need.

From BBC