half-heartedly
adverbUK /ˌhɑːfˈhɑːtɪdli/
US /ˌhæfˈhɑːrtɪdli/
Doing something without really trying or caring much.
She half-heartedly cleaned her room, leaving toys all over the floor.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. With only half of one's interest or effort invested.
He half-heartedly agreed to join the game but kept looking at his phone.
3. In a way that shows little hope or confidence.
The team half-heartedly tried to fix the broken kite.
4. Without full commitment or sincerity.
She half-heartedly apologized, not really meaning it.