Halfhearted and Raring

Opposite meaning words

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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Raring is an antonym for halfhearted.

Nearby Word: halfheartedly

Raring adjective - Showing urgent desire or interest.

Usage example: we'd gotten up so early that by the time eight o'clock rolled around, we were raring to get started on the hike

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Halfhearted is an antonym for raring.

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