Genial and Halfhearted

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Genial adjective - Having an easygoing and pleasing manner especially in social situations.

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Halfhearted is an antonym for genial.

Nearby Words: genius, genially, geniality

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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Genial is an antonym for halfhearted.

Nearby Word: halfheartedly

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