only half interested

Frequency: 5.85.9 per million words

Indicates partial or distracted interest.

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Examples (10)

  • Carrie was only half interested in the conversation.
  • He listened to the long speech, only half interested in the details.
  • She picked up the book, but seemed only half interested in its contents.
  • The student was only half interested in the lecture, constantly checking his phone.
  • Despite agreeing to help, he was only half interested in actually doing the work.
  • They were discussing politics, but I was only half interested, thinking about dinner.
  • His responses were vague, indicating he was only half interested in their proposal.
  • I tried to explain the game, but he looked only half interested.
  • After a long day, she was only half interested in watching another documentary.
  • The manager noted that some team members were only half interested during the brainstorming session.