Halfhearted and Intense

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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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Intense is an antonym for halfhearted.

Nearby Word: halfheartedly

Intense adjective - Extreme in degree, power, or effect.

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Halfhearted is an antonym for intense.

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