Engrossed and Halfhearted

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Engrossed adjective - Having the mind fixed on something.

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Halfhearted is an antonym for engrossed.

Nearby Words: engrossment, engrossing

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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Engrossed is an antonym for halfhearted.

Nearby Word: halfheartedly

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

Engrossed & Halfhearted. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/engrossed/halfhearted>.

Halfhearted or Engrossed. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/engrossed/halfhearted.

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