Unenthusiastic: meaning, definitions and examples

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unenthusiastic

 

[ หŒสŒnษชnหŒฮธuหziหˆastษชk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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.

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Word Description / Examples
unenthusiastic

Use this word to describe someone who lacks excitement or interest in something specific, but it does not imply a deeper emotional detachment.

  • She was unenthusiastic about the new project at work.
  • He felt unenthusiastic while attending the latest team meeting.
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.

  • The students seemed apathetic about the new school policies.
  • Her apathetic attitude towards important issues concerned her friends.
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.

  • He remained indifferent to the team's achievements.
  • Their indifferent reaction to the charity event was surprising.
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.

  • A disinterested judge is crucial for a fair trial.
  • As a scientist, she remained disinterested in personal opinions and followed the data.

Examples of usage

  • She gave an unenthusiastic response to the proposal.
  • The students seemed unenthusiastic about the upcoming project.
Context #2 | Adjective

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.

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Word Description / Examples
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.

  • She was unenthusiastic about attending the meeting
  • The students seemed unenthusiastic about the new project
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'.

  • He was reluctant to take on the responsibility
  • She gave a reluctant nod
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'.

  • They were unwilling to compromise
  • He remained unwilling to apologize
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.

  • He is disinclined to go to social gatherings
  • She felt disinclined to answer his questions

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sem entusiasmo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคคเฅเคธเคพเคนเคนเฅ€เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช unbegeistert

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tidak bersemangat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะตะท ะตะฝั‚ัƒะทั–ะฐะทะผัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bez entuzjazmu

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็†ฑๆ„ใŒใชใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sans enthousiasme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sin entusiasmo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท isteksiz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—ด์ • ์—†๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบูŠุฑ ู…ุชุญู…ุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bez nadลกenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bez nadลกenia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ— ็ƒญๆƒ…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ brez navduลกenja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รกhugalรญtill

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‹ะฝั‚ะฐัั‹ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒ’แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜แƒกแƒฎแƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hษ™vษ™ssiz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.