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单词 uneager
释义

uneager

adjective

un·​ea·​ger ˌən-ˈē-gər How to pronounce uneager (audio)
: feeling or showing a lack of eagerness : reluctant or unwilling : not eager
an apprehensive, uneager expression
… contractors were rumored to be uneager to make large R&D efforts … William Sweet

Synonyms

  • halfhearted
  • lukewarm
  • tepid
  • unenthusiastic
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Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web The reports returned a definite conclusion: Parents weren’t interested at all, uneager to let their kids loose in a digital arena as expansive as Facebook. Abram Brown, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2021 The Great Lakes delegation is uneager to put up with the drama of managing an aging and unreliable Great Lakes icebreaker fleet again. Craig Hooper, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2021

Word History

First Known Use

1820, in the meaning defined above

uneager

adjective

as in neutral
showing little or no interest or enthusiasm received the usual uneager response when she asked for volunteers to help clean up

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • neutral
  • unenthusiastic
  • halfhearted
  • lukewarm
  • indifferent
  • uninterested
  • tepid
  • dispassionate
  • uncaring
  • disinterested
  • icy
  • listless
  • impassive
  • cold
  • chilly
  • apathetic
  • chill
  • perfunctory
  • frigid
  • emotionless
  • unresponsive
  • undemonstrative
  • lackadaisical
  • unsympathetic
  • cool
  • unfeeling
  • unemotional
  • unfriendly
  • languid
  • glacial
  • frosty
  • wintry
  • wintery

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • eager
  • enthusiastic
  • passionate
  • vehement
  • feverish
  • ardent
  • impassioned
  • warm
  • intense
  • hearty
  • engaged
  • keen
  • wholehearted
  • exuberant
  • fervid
  • agog
  • interested
  • fiery
  • ready
  • willing
  • engrossed
  • avid
  • gung ho
  • hot-blooded
  • genial
  • raring
  • friendly
  • cordial
  • red-hot
  • warmhearted
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