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half-heartedly-formed

|half-heart-ed-ly-formed|

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/ˌhæfˈhɑːrtɪdli fɔːrmd/

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/ˌhɑːfˈhɑːtɪdli fɔːmd/

lacking enthusiasm

Etymology
Etymology Information

'half-heartedly-formed' originates from the combination of 'half-heartedly' and 'formed', where 'half-heartedly' means 'with little enthusiasm' and 'formed' means 'created or developed'.

Historical Evolution

The term 'half-heartedly-formed' evolved from the individual words 'half-heartedly' and 'formed', which have been used in English since the 16th and 14th centuries respectively.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'half-heartedly' meant 'with little enthusiasm', and 'formed' meant 'created'. Together, they convey the idea of something created with little enthusiasm.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

created or developed with little enthusiasm or effort.

The project was half-heartedly-formed, lacking any real innovation.

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Last updated: 2025/05/06 01:25