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单词 unexcitable
释义

unexcitable

adjective

un·​ex·​cit·​able ˌən-ik-ˈsī-tə-bəl How to pronounce unexcitable (audio)
: not excitable: such as
a
: incapable of being stirred or energized
an unexcitable temperament
He always seemed to weigh his words, unexcitable, calm, measured … Craig Raine
b
: not responsive to stimuli
unexcitable cells

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Male rivals struggle to position themselves against Ms. Merkel, whose unexcitable and deliberative style has made the fist-banging swagger of her predecessors a parody of the past. Katrin Bennhold, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2017

Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined above

unexcitable

adjective

as in unflappable

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • unflappable
  • imperturbable
  • nerveless
  • unshakable
  • calm
  • tranquil
  • serene
  • easygoing
  • collected
  • relaxed
  • cool
  • easy
  • laid-back

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • excitable
  • nervous
  • hyperexcitable
  • hyperactive
  • hyperkinetic
  • spasmodic
  • hyper
  • jittery
  • volatile
  • jumpy
  • spooky
  • skittery
  • fluttery
  • unstable
  • volcanic
  • flighty
  • mercurial
  • skittish
  • temperamental
  • high-strung
  • anxious
  • uptight
  • tense
  • fiddle-footed
  • nervy
  • edgy
  • hot-blooded
  • flibbertigibbety
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