unenthusiastic

/'ʌnin,θju:zi'æstik/

Thân thiện

The audience gave an unenthusiastic applause after the performance.

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. not enthusiastic; lacking excitement or ardor
   • an unenthusiastic performance by the orchestra
   • unenthusiastic applause