unenthusiastic
/'ʌnin,θju:zi'æstik/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Not enthusiastic; lacking excitement or ardor: Describes a person, action, or response that shows little or no eagerness, passion, or strong positive feeling.
Usage
- The adjective "unenthusiastic" is used to describe a person's attitude, manner, or the quality of an action or response. It indicates a lack of zeal or warmth.
- It is typically placed before a noun (e.g., an unenthusiastic response) or used after a linking verb like "be," "seem," or "sound" (e.g., The crowd was unenthusiastic).
Examples
- Adjective:
- The manager gave an unenthusiastic nod to the proposal.
- Her unenthusiastic tone suggested she wasn't interested in the project.
- The review was unenthusiastic, pointing out many flaws.
Advanced Usage
- "to be unenthusiastic about something": to show a lack of excitement or interest regarding a specific thing.
- Investors were unenthusiastic about the company's future plans.
- "to meet with an unenthusiastic response": to be received with little excitement or approval.
- The new policy met with an unenthusiastic response from the staff.
Variants and Related Words
- Unenthusiastically (adverb): in a manner lacking enthusiasm.
- He applauded unenthusiastically at the end of the speech.
- Enthusiasm (noun): intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval. (This is the root concept from which "unenthusiastic" is derived by adding the prefix "un-".)
- Enthusiastic (adjective): having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval. (This is the direct antonym.)
Synonyms
- Apathetic: showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
- Lukewarm: (of a reaction) only moderately warm; unenthusiastic.
- Half-hearted: without enthusiasm or energy.
- Indifferent: having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned.
Antonyms
- Enthusiastic
- Ardent
- Keen
- Passionate
Related Phrases
- A lukewarm reception: An unenthusiastic or indifferent welcome.
- The product launch got a lukewarm reception from critics.
- To give something a thumbs down: To show disapproval or an unenthusiastic reaction (idiomatic).
- The committee gave the idea a thumbs down.
Adjective
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not enthusiastic; lacking excitement or ardor
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an unenthusiastic performance by the orchestra
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unenthusiastic applause
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