Halfhearted
(adjective)
- Lacking enthusiasm or commitment; not wholehearted.
- Not showing much interest or energy.
Origin:
From half + hearted, first attested in the early 17th century.
Examples:
- He made a halfhearted attempt to fix the problem.
- She had a halfhearted attitude towards her job.
- His apology was halfhearted at best.
- The team gave a halfhearted performance.
- She had a halfhearted smile on her face.