Done without much thought or effort. The teacher knew you made a half-hearted attempt to write your paper, and that's why she gave you a D.
: lacking heart, spirit, or interest a half-hearted effort halfhearted applause.
- He made a rather half-hearted attempt to clear up the rubbish.
- Joanna had made one or two half-hearted attempts to befriend Graham's young wife.
- He made a half-hearted attempt to justify himself.
- Congress has made half-hearted attempts at finance reform.
- Government action has been half-hearted and uncoordinated.
Halfhearted and half-hearted are two spellings of the same word. Halfhearted is a closed compound word, which is one in which there is no space between the two joined words. Half-hearted is a hyphenated compound word, in which the two joined words are separated by a hyphen.
Opposite of to hide or conceal something (literally or figuratively) reveal. bare. betray. disclose.
Antonyms: undesiring, undesirous, unenthusiastic. avid, zealous(adj)
In this page you can discover 18 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for promptly, like: punctually, hastily, immediately, quickly, on-time, negligently, late, quick, expeditiously, swiftly and duly.
other words for avid
- devoted.
- eager.
- fanatical.
- hungry.
- impatient.
- thirsty.
- voracious.
- zealous.
The English Language Top 11 Saddest Words or Phrases
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- Love – While love can be beautiful for many people, ultimately, it is one of the most saddest emotions and feelings in the world.
Synonyms & Antonyms of heartbreaking
- depressing,
- dismal,
- drear,
- dreary,
- heartrending,
- melancholy,
- mournful,
- pathetic,
In this page you can discover 16 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for heartbreak, like: heartache, despair, disappointment, grief, misery, regret, sorrow, suffering, happiness, joy and love.
adjective. If you say that something is comforting, you mean it makes you feel less worried or unhappy. My mother had just died and I found the book very comforting. Synonyms: consoling, encouraging, cheering, reassuring More Synonyms of comforting.
Meaning of heartbreakingly in English. in a way that makes you very sad: His poems are heartbreakingly beautiful.
adjective. causing or expressing intense grief, anguish, or distress.
adjective
- upsetting, distressing, painful, heartbreaking, heart-rending, dispiriting, disheartening, discouraging, demoralizing.
- dismal, bleak, black, sombre, gloomy, grave, unhappy, melancholy, sad, saddening.
- wretched, doleful.
- daunting, disenchanting, unfavourable.
- informal morbid, blue.
- archaic dejecting.
If you're softhearted, you're extremely caring and considerate—maybe even a little too much. Softhearted people generally make better kindergarten teachers than professional boxers.
Soft-hearted people are kind and caring about others. They are compassionate and considerate and always ready to extend their help to someone in need. They are sensitive as well.
adjectivehaving a mild or kind nature. affable. agreeable. amiable.
Make your decision and stick to it.Once you choose to become cold hearted toward someone, you must remain firm in your decision to do so. Keep reminding yourself why it is critical to your own well-being and happiness that you cut ties and close off your affections for this person.
Antonym of Soft
| Word | Antonym |
|---|
| Soft | Hard, Rough, Rigid |
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hearted Synonyms - WordHippo
Thesaurus.
What is another word for soft-hearted?
| generous | tender |
|---|
| sympathetic | kind-hearted |
| kindly | mild |
| sentimental | tenderhearted |
| tender-hearted | warm-hearted |
1 : characterized by routine or superficiality : mechanical a perfunctory smile. 2 : lacking in interest or enthusiasm.
: having or showing a lack of excitement or enthusiasm : not enthusiastic an unenthusiastic response an unenthusiastic crowd.
In this page you can discover 12 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for stranded, like: abandoned, beached, aground, ashore, isolated, helpless, marooned, shipwrecked, castaway, high-and-dry and found.
1 : moderately warm : lukewarm a tepid bath. 2a : lacking in passion, force, or zest tepid poetry. b : marked by an absence of enthusiasm or conviction a tepid interest a tepid response.
