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wholehearted

adjective
whole·​heart·​ed | \ ˈhƍl-ˈhĂ€r-təd How to pronounce wholehearted (audio) \

Definition of wholehearted

1 : completely and sincerely devoted, determined, or enthusiastic a wholehearted student of social problems
2 : marked by complete earnest commitment : free from all reserve or hesitation gave the proposal wholehearted approval

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wholeheartedly adverb

Synonyms & Antonyms for wholehearted

Synonyms

hearty, whole-souled

Antonyms

grudging, halfhearted, lukewarm, tepid

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sincere, wholehearted, heartfelt, hearty, unfeigned mean genuine in feeling. sincere stresses absence of hypocrisy, feigning, or any falsifying embellishment or exaggeration. a sincere apology wholehearted suggests sincerity and earnest devotion without reservation or misgiving. promised our wholehearted support heartfelt suggests depth of genuine feeling outwardly expressed. expresses our heartfelt gratitude hearty suggests honesty, warmth, and exuberance in displaying feeling. received a hearty welcome unfeigned stresses spontaneity and absence of pretense. her unfeigned delight at receiving the award

Examples of wholehearted in a Sentence

The judges gave us their wholehearted approval. wholehearted praise for the novel by the leading critics

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Trump made pulling the country out of the Paris climate accord one of his administration’s first priorities, and his wholehearted support of the petroleum and coal industries has been one of the enduring themes of his presidency. Washington Post, "Democrats propose spending trillions to fight climate change," 4 Sep. 2019 Crickets chirp in the silent night as the trailer starts off, building up suspense before ominous footsteps and key-clanking foretell a much-less wholehearted summer night. Anna Tingley, chicagotribune.com, "‘American Horror Story: 1984’: Summer camp gets deadly in first trailer," 26 Aug. 2019 So, enigmatic and a wholehearted leader of men - check. Ben Carter, SI.com, "The 50 Greatest Football Managers of All Time," 20 Aug. 2019 Firms whose boards have two or more women—perhaps a sign of wholehearted diversity efforts—appear to be looking farther afield to find candidates; their female directors don’t have the same kind of conflicts. Fortune, "Busting Another Boardroom Myth: The Broadsheet," 31 July 2019 But the young woman deserves our wholehearted support. Dahleen Glanton, chicagotribune.com, "Column: An alleged sexual assault victim may have lied to help acquit R. Kelly in 2008. Her cooperation this time is an act of bravery.," 18 July 2019 All six of the people who spoke to the board, including principals from four of the district’s schools, declared their wholehearted support for the plan. Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Encinitas employees hail proposal to appoint in-house candidate as superintendent," 2 May 2019 Trump’s ascension has seemed in many ways to portend a more wholehearted Democratic shift in favor of the Clinton/Obama position. Matthew Yglesias, Vox, "Elizabeth Warren wants to outflank Trump on trade," 29 Nov. 2018 Evert, now an ESPN analyst, said last week that she has been struck by the wholehearted way Williams has embraced motherhood without losing the edge to her competitiveness. Liz Clarke, chicagotribune.com, "In triumphant return to Wimbledon, Serena Williams faces new questions," 2 July 2018

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First Known Use of wholehearted

1644, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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wholehearted

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of wholehearted

: having or showing no doubt or uncertainty about doing something, supporting someone, etc.

wholehearted

adjective
whole·​heart·​ed | \ ˈhƍl-ˈhĂ€r-təd How to pronounce wholehearted (audio) \

Kids Definition of wholehearted

: not holding back a wholehearted effort

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