Ardent and Halfhearted

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Ardent adjective - Showing urgent desire or interest.

Usage example: an ardent science-fiction fan who has read virtually all of his favorite author's many works

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Halfhearted is an antonym for ardent.

Nearby Words: ardently, ardency

Halfhearted adjective - Showing little or no interest or enthusiasm.

Usage example: a halfhearted attempt to clean the house before the arrival of the in-laws

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Ardent is an antonym for halfhearted.

Nearby Word: halfheartedly

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Halfhearted and Ardent. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/ardent/halfhearted

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