whole-hearted

With full enthusiasm

Whole-hearted describes complete, unreserved commitment or enthusiasm—holding nothing back.

A whole-hearted effort involves full dedication.

Whole-hearted support is given without hesitation or qualification.

The word emphasizes sincerity and totality of feeling: She gave the project her whole-hearted approval.

Also spelled wholehearted.

enthusiasm

passionate

Intensely emotional or enthusiastic

  • eagerIntensely wanting something
  • ferventIntensely and sincerely felt
  • ardentIntensely enthusiastic or devoted

zealous · spirited · energetic · animated · exuberant · keen · avid · vigorous · dynamic · ebullient

commitment

dedicated

Wholly committed to something

resolute · determined · loyal · faithful · staunch · unswerving · unflinching · unyielding · pledged · bound

sincerity

genuine

Truly what it claims

unfeigned · candid · true · earnest · forthright · transparent · real · unconditional · deep · profound

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commitment and dedication

whole-heartedhalfhearted

Lacking sincere commitment

half-hearted · lukewarm · unenthusiastic · apathetic · indifferent

emotional sincerity

whole-heartedinsincere

Feigning belief or feeling

disingenuous · hollow · feigned · false · fake

decisiveness and certainty

whole-heartedhalfhearted

Lacking sincere commitment

half-hearted · uncommitted · hesitant · uncertain · doubtful

Family

wholehearted, wholeheartedly, wholeheartedness

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G