half-heartedly-created
|half-heart-ed-ly-cre-at-ed|
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/ˌhæfˈhɑːrtɪdli-kriˈeɪtɪd/
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/ˌhɑːfˈhɑːtɪdli-kriˈeɪtɪd/
lacking enthusiasm
Etymology
'half-heartedly-created' originates from the combination of 'half-heartedly' and 'created'. 'Half-heartedly' comes from 'half' meaning 'partially' and 'hearted' meaning 'with spirit or enthusiasm'. 'Created' comes from Latin 'creare', meaning 'to make or produce'.
'Half-heartedly' evolved from Middle English 'half' and 'heorted', while 'created' evolved from Latin 'creare' through Old French 'creer'.
Initially, 'half-heartedly' meant 'with partial enthusiasm', and 'created' meant 'to bring into existence'. Together, they imply something made with little enthusiasm.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
created with little enthusiasm or effort, lacking full commitment or interest.
The half-heartedly-created project failed to impress the judges.
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Last updated: 2025/04/30 01:08