Meaning & use

wholehearted

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completely sincere, enthusiastic, and committed, without reservation

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She gave the project her wholehearted support from the very beginning.

His wholehearted apology finally convinced her to forgive him.

A note on using this word

Often paired with words like 'support,' 'apology,' or 'effort' to emphasize total commitment, in contrast to a hesitant or partial one.

Words with a similar meaning

sinceregenuineunreserved

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Words with an opposite meaning

halfheartedreluctant

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