Unenthusiastic: meaning, definitions and examples
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unenthusiastic
[ หสnษชnหฮธuหziหastษชk ]
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.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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unenthusiastic |
Use this word to describe someone who lacks excitement or interest in something specific, but it does not imply a deeper emotional detachment.
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apathetic |
This word is suitable for describing a person who shows a lack of feeling, emotion, or interest in a broader sense. It often implies a deeper level of disinterest and emotional detachment.
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indifferent |
This word is used to describe a person who has no particular interest or concern toward something. It can have a slightly negative connotation depending on the context.
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disinterested |
Use this word when you want to suggest impartiality or lack of bias, rather than a total absence of interest. It often pertains to a fair and unbiased attitude.
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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.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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unenthusiastic |
Use this word to describe someone who does not show much excitement or interest in doing something. It is neutral and does not carry a strong negative connotation.
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reluctant |
Use this when someone is hesitant or unwilling to do something, often due to a specific reason or feeling. It conveys a more active resistance than 'unenthusiastic' and 'disinclined'.
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unwilling |
This word describes a firm and decided lack of willingness or refusal to do something. It carries a stronger negative connotation compared to 'reluctant'.
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disinclined |
This word is appropriate when someone has a natural or habitual tendency to avoid or be uninterested in something. It is also neutral but often implies a consistent lack of desire.
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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:
๐ต๐น sem entusiasmo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคคเฅเคธเคพเคนเคนเฅเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช unbegeistert
๐ฎ๐ฉ tidak bersemangat
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะตะท ะตะฝััะทัะฐะทะผั
๐ต๐ฑ bez entuzjazmu
๐ฏ๐ต ็ฑๆใใชใ
๐ซ๐ท sans enthousiasme
๐ช๐ธ sin entusiasmo
๐น๐ท isteksiz
๐ฐ๐ท ์ด์ ์๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุบูุฑ ู ุชุญู ุณ
๐จ๐ฟ bez nadลกenรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ bez nadลกenia
๐จ๐ณ ๆ ็ญๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ brez navduลกenja
๐ฎ๐ธ รกhugalรญtill
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฝัะฐััะท
๐ฌ๐ช แฃแแฃแแแกแฎแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ hษvษssiz
๐ฒ๐ฝ sin entusiasmo
Etymology
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.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #33,202 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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