How is the word нехотя translated from Russian to English

English translation
Half-heartedly
adverb

Без настоящего интереса и усилий.

Without real interest or effort.

Examples with “нехотя”

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  • Он нехотя согласился помочь. — He half-heartedly agreed to help.

  • Она приняла предложение без особого энтузиазма. — She accepted the proposal half-heartedly.

  • Она нехотя помахала из окна. — She waved half-heartedly from the window.

  • Он действительно старался без особого усердия на экзамене? — Did he really try half-heartedly on the exam?

  • Не извиняйся нехотя, это всегда заметно. — Don't apologise half-heartedly, it always shows.

  • Я предпочёл бы, чтобы ты не работал без особого желания. — I would prefer you not to work half-heartedly.

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