No. 3,271 in Dutch
halfslachtige
Ambiguous, indecisive, or lukewarm.
In a sentence
De oplossing die werd voorgesteld, bleek halfslachtig en niet effectief.
The solution proposed turned out to be half-hearted and ineffective.
The word 'halfslachtig' is used here to describe the solution as being given with incomplete commitment or conviction, leading to ineffectiveness.
Zijn halfslachtige houding tegenover het probleem frustreerde zijn collega's.
His indecisive attitude towards the issue frustrated his colleagues.
In this sentence, 'halfslachtig' is used to convey an attitude characterized by indecision or lack of resolve, causing frustration.
Haar verklaring was zo halfslachtig dat niemand overtuigd was.
Her statement was so ambiguous that nobody was convinced.
The term 'halfslachtig' describes the statement as being unclear or lacking in definitive intent, leading to doubt among listeners.
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