tepidness

/'tepidnis/ Cách viết khác : (tepidity) /te'piditi/
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tepidness

The team's tepidness was evident in their half-hearted applause.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • Lack of passion, force, or animation: The state or quality of being unenthusiastic, lacking in energy, or showing only mild interest.
    • A warmness resembling the temperature of the skin: A moderate, lukewarm degree of heat.
Usage Examples
  • Noun (Lack of passion):
    • The tepidness of the audience's applause disappointed the performers.
    • His speech was delivered with such tepidness that it failed to inspire anyone.
  • Noun (Moderate warmth):
    • The tepidness of the bathwater was perfect for a relaxing soak.
    • She preferred the tepidness of the spring air to the summer's heat.
Advanced Usage
  • "with tepidness": in a manner that shows a lack of enthusiasm.
    • The proposal was accepted with tepidness by the committee, indicating their reservations.
  • "a tepidness of": used to describe the lukewarm quality of something abstract (like feeling) or physical (like temperature).
    • There was a noticeable tepidness of spirit in the team after their loss.
Variants and Related Words
  • Tepid (adj): Moderately warm; lukewarm. / Showing little enthusiasm.
    • The coffee was tepid. / He received a tepid response to his idea.
  • Tepidity (n): A synonym for tepidness, meaning lukewarmness in temperature or enthusiasm.
    • The tepidity of his commitment was obvious.
Synonyms
  • Lukewarmness: The quality of being only moderately warm or enthusiastic.
  • Half-heartedness: Lack of enthusiasm or energy.
  • Indifference: Lack of interest, concern, or sympathy.
Antonyms
  • Ardor: Great enthusiasm or passion.
  • Fervor: Intense and passionate feeling.
  • Zeal: Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective.
Notes on Meaning
  • The word tepidness often carries a negative connotation when referring to emotions or reactions, implying a disappointing lack of vigor.
  • When referring to temperature, it is a neutral descriptor of a specific, mild warmth.
tepidness

The team's tepidness was evident in their half-hearted applause.

Noun
  1. lack of passion, force or animation
  2. a warmness resembling the temperature of the skin

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