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单词 unenthusiastic
释义

unenthusiastic

adjective

un·​en·​thu·​si·​as·​tic ˌən-in-ˌthü-zē-ˈa-stik How to pronounce unenthusiastic (audio)
-en-,
 also  -ˌthyü-
: having or showing a lack of excitement or enthusiasm : not enthusiastic
an unenthusiastic response
an unenthusiastic crowd
unenthusiastically
ˌən-in-ˌthü-zē-ˈa-sti-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce unenthusiastic (audio)
-en-
 also  -ˌthyü-
adverb
a suggestion that was greeted unenthusiastically

Synonyms

  • halfhearted
  • lukewarm
  • tepid
  • uneager
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Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Baker traded in his unenthusiastic attitude on The Office for a more upbeat tone on Puppy Dog Pals. Jodi Guglielmi, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2022 But Javier, for whom themed dining had become a reality only since moving to the United States, was fully into it, picking up my unenthusiastic slack (tag-team parenting at its finest). Terry Ward, Washington Post, 11 Aug. 2022 Most recently, Brad Pitt’s floral-alien-corpse look on the cover of British GQ sparked a torrent of unenthusiastic reactions on social media. Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 2 Aug. 2022 Most Republican senators were similarly unenthusiastic about the bill. New York Times, 20 July 2022 Those who did vote were seemingly unenthusiastic about by Macron's new government and the fact that a leader long derided for an aloof and distant approach to politics was again accused of going missing at a key moment. Patrick Smith, NBC News, 20 June 2022 The pair of films in that incarnation of the Fantastic Four performed so-so at the box office, but critics and most fans were unenthusiastic. Ryan Parker, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Apr. 2022 Of course, a vote cast by an enthusiastic voter is worth the same as a vote cast by an unenthusiastic voter. Harry Enten, CNN, 19 Feb. 2022 Respondents gave similarly unenthusiastic marks to Vice President Kamala Harris. Justin Ray, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1805, in the meaning defined above

unenthusiastic

adjective

as in neutral
showing little or no interest or enthusiasm my suggestion that we go to see the new action flick was greeted with an unenthusiastic shrug

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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