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VocabJLPT N2

halfway

な-Adjectiveの-AdjectiveNoun

Definitions

1. halfway
2. half measures

Describes something that is half-done, incomplete, or lacking commitment. It is used to criticize an effort or result that is neither thorough nor satisfactory. The word suggests that something was not taken seriously enough and ended up in an unsatisfactory middle state.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Can you stop being so wishy-washy about everything?

Sentence 2

Why did you make such a half-hearted change to the plan?

Sentence 3

No matter how much you prepare, a half-hearted attitude will lead to failure.

Sentence 4

He's never fully passionate about anything — he just jumps to the next hobby.

Sentence 5

At what stage did the work get left half-done?