halfhearted

ˌhæfˈhɑːrtɪd
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Translation of halfhearted from English into German

Adjective

motivation

not showing full energy or commitment in effort
  • His halfhearted apology did not convince anyone.Seine Entschuldigung war halbherzig und überzeugte niemanden.
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Synonyms and analogies of halfhearted in English

adj.apatheticlukewarmtepidMore synonyms

Examples of halfhearted in a sentence

  • His halfhearted smile revealed his disinterest.

Translations of "halfhearted" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
halbherzigadj.

His commitment to the task was borderline halfhearted, and it showed in the results.

Sein Einsatz für die Aufgabe war fast halbherzig, und das zeigte sich in den Ergebnissen.

The team gave a halfhearted cheer after their slight victory.

Das Team rief nach ihrem knappen Sieg nur halbherzig.

He only made a halfhearted effort to clean his room.

Er machte nur einen halbherzigen Versuch, sein Zimmer zu reinigen.

Despite the warning, his halfhearted precautions did not ensure safety.

Trotz der Warnung sorgten seine halbherzigen Vorsichtsmaßnahmen nicht für Sicherheit.

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halfhearted: Examples and translations in context

The students showed a halfhearted interest in the new subject.

Die Schüler zeigten nur ein halbherziges Interesse an dem neuen Thema.

His halfhearted effort resulted in a lackluster performance at the event.

Sein halbherziger Einsatz führte zu einer glanzlosen Leistung beim Event.

The description of the required quality prevents a halfhearted target fulfillment.

Die Beschreibung der geforderten Qualität verhindert dabei eine halbherzige Sollerfüllung.

Thus passive resistance was from the very outset a pathetic and halfhearted proceeding.

Daher war passiver Widerstand von Anfang an ein erbärmliches und halbherziges Vorgehen.

Her halfhearted response did not inspire confidence in her commitment.

Ihre halbherzige Antwort vermittelte kein Vertrauen in ihr Engagement.

His halfhearted attempt at the project disappointed everyone on the team.

Sein halbherziger Versuch am Projekt enttäuschte alle im Team.

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