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half-earnest — adj.; half earnestly, adv.; half earnestness, n … Useful english dictionary
half´-heart´ed|ness — half heart|ed «HAF HAHR tihd, HAHF », adjective. lacking courage, interest, or enthusiasm; not earnest. SYNONYM(S): indifferent, perfunctory, lukewarm, faint. –half´ heart´ed|ly, adverb. –half´ heart´ed|ness, noun … Useful english dictionary
half´-heart´ed|ly — half heart|ed «HAF HAHR tihd, HAHF », adjective. lacking courage, interest, or enthusiasm; not earnest. SYNONYM(S): indifferent, perfunctory, lukewarm, faint. –half´ heart´ed|ly, adverb. –half´ heart´ed|ness, noun … Useful english dictionary
half-heart|ed — «HAF HAHR tihd, HAHF », adjective. lacking courage, interest, or enthusiasm; not earnest. SYNONYM(S): indifferent, perfunctory, lukewarm, faint. –half´ heart´ed|ly, adverb. –half´ heart´ed|ness, noun … Useful english dictionary
earnest — adjective 1) he is dreadfully earnest Syn: serious, solemn, grave, sober, humourless, staid, intense 2) earnest prayer Syn: devout, heartfelt, wholehearted, sincere … Synonyms and antonyms dictionary
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