Unenthusiastic: meaning, definitions and examples
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unenthusiastic
[ ˌʌnɪnˌθuːziˈastɪk ]
feeling or showing little interest or enthusiasm
If someone is unenthusiastic about something, they are not excited or interested in it. They may lack energy or passion for the subject.
Synonyms
apathetic, disinterested, indifferent
Examples of usage
- She gave an unenthusiastic response to the proposal.
- The students seemed unenthusiastic about the upcoming project.
not eager or willing to do something
An unenthusiastic person may lack motivation or enthusiasm for a particular task or activity. They may approach it with reluctance or lack of interest.
Synonyms
disinclined, reluctant, unwilling
Examples of usage
- He was unenthusiastic about attending the meeting.
- She seemed unenthusiastic about participating in the event.
Translations
Translations of the word "unenthusiastic" in other languages:
🇵🇹 sem entusiasmo
🇮🇳 उत्साहहीन
🇩🇪 unbegeistert
🇮🇩 tidak bersemangat
🇺🇦 без ентузіазму
🇵🇱 bez entuzjazmu
🇯🇵 熱意がない
🇫🇷 sans enthousiasme
🇪🇸 sin entusiasmo
🇹🇷 isteksiz
🇰🇷 열정 없는
🇸🇦 غير متحمس
🇨🇿 bez nadšení
🇸🇰 bez nadšenia
🇨🇳 无热情
🇸🇮 brez navdušenja
🇮🇸 áhugalítill
🇰🇿 ынтасыз
🇬🇪 უგულისხმო
🇦🇿 həvəssiz
🇲🇽 sin entusiasmo
Word origin
The word 'unenthusiastic' is a compound word formed from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the base word 'enthusiastic' derived from the Greek word 'enthousiasmos' meaning 'inspired'. The term has been in use since the 19th century to describe a lack of enthusiasm or passion. Over time, it has become a common adjective to express a disinterest or lack of excitement towards something.
See also: enthusiastically, unenthusiastically.