as in tepid
showing little or no interest or enthusiasm
a halfhearted attempt to clean the house before the arrival of the in-laws
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Adjective
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Henley’s closing 2-under-par 70 left him with an 11-under 277 total, a shot ahead of Morikawa, who carded a tepid 72.—
Edgar Thompson,
Orlando Sentinel,
10 Mar. 2025 -
Fill your sink with tepid to warm water and add a mild detergent.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The country remains split on issues such as DEI (39 percent positive opinion compared to 43 percent negative and 14 percent neutral) and Ukraine (41 percent positive opinion compared to 28 percent negative and 27 percent neutral).—
Peter Aitken,
Newsweek,
17 Mar. 2025
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Available in a wide variety of colors, including neutral, pastel, and neon hues, there are plenty of options to choose from, and for each pair purchased Skechers donates a portion to animal charities.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
16 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Recruiters are contending with a population that’s not just unenthusiastic but incapable.—
Dexter Filkins,
The New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2025
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The reaction by investors in China’s stock markets to the central bank’s move was unenthusiastic.—
Keith Bradsher,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Rinse with lukewarm water until the water runs clear.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
11 Mar. 2025
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The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) recommends using lukewarm water rather than hot or cold water when washing your face.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Halfhearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/halfhearted. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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