half-heartedly-built
|half-heart-ed-ly-built|
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/ˌhæfˈhɑːrtɪdli bɪlt/
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/ˌhɑːfˈhɑːtɪdli bɪlt/
inadequately constructed
Etymology
'half-heartedly-built' originates from the combination of 'half-heartedly' and 'built'. 'Half-heartedly' comes from 'half-hearted', which means lacking enthusiasm or interest, and 'built' is the past participle of 'build', meaning to construct.
'Half-heartedly' evolved from the Old English 'healf' meaning 'half' and 'heorte' meaning 'heart', while 'built' comes from the Old English 'byldan', meaning 'to construct'.
Initially, 'half-heartedly' meant 'with half the heart', indicating a lack of full commitment, and 'built' has retained its meaning of 'constructed'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
constructed or assembled with little enthusiasm or effort, often resulting in a subpar or incomplete outcome.
The half-heartedly-built shed collapsed during the first storm.
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Last updated: 2025/04/19 21:07