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What is another word for Unenthusiastic? – 232 Unenthusiastic Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    apathetic uninterested indifferent lukewarm halfhearted unenthusiastic uninspired unmotivated dispassionate detached uninvolved unconcerned disaffected unimpressed blasé nonchalant perfunctory lackluster subdued restrained reserved unresponsive impassive inert lethargic sluggish torpid listless spiritless dull flat unexcited unthrilled uninspired unmoved untouched unaffected cold cool tepid frigid glacial icy frosty chilly aloof distant remote unengaged disconnected detached removed

    Meaning of Unenthusiastic

    The primary meaning of the word "Unenthusiastic" is lacking enthusiasm or excitement.

    Definitions

    • Lacking enthusiasm or excitement
    • * Not feeling or showing interest or excitement
    • * Having or showing a lack of enthusiasm or energy

    Etymology of Unenthusiastic

    The word "Unenthusiastic" has its roots in the Greek word "enthousiasmos," meaning "inspiration" or "ecstasy," and the prefix "un-," which means "not" or "opposite of"
    The term "unenthusiastic" emerged in the 17th century to describe a lack of enthusiasm or excitement

    Example Uses

    • The crowd was unenthusiastic about the new policy, and many people expressed their discontent
    • * She seemed unenthusiastic about the idea, but eventually agreed to give it a try
    • * The team's unenthusiastic performance led to a disappointing loss

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    enthusiastic excited thrilled eager keen interested passionate fervent ardent zealous dedicated devoted committed motivated inspired animated lively spirited energetic dynamic vibrant effervescent ebullient exuberant buoyant elated ecstatic delighted pleased happy cheerful optimistic hopeful confident passionate fervid ardent warm cordial friendly amicable affable genial vivacious sparkling radiant beaming glowing resplendent

    Related Nouns

    enthusiasm excitement interest passion fervor zeal ardor dedication devotion commitment motivation inspiration animation energy dynamism vibrancy effervescence ebullience exuberance buoyancy elation ecstasy delight pleasure happiness cheerfulness optimism hope confidence passion fervency ardentness warmth cordiality friendliness affability geniality vivacity sparkle radiance glow resplendence

    Related Verbs

    enthusiasm excite thrill interest passion fervor dedicate devote commit motivate inspire animate energize dynamize vivify effervesce ebullate exuberate buoy elate ecstasy delight please happy cheer optimize hope confidence passion fervor warm cordial friend affable genial vivacious sparkle radiate glow resplend

    Related Adjectives

    enthusiastic excited thrilled eager keen interested passionate fervent ardent zealous dedicated devoted committed motivated inspired animated lively spirited energetic dynamic vibrant effervescent ebullient exuberant buoyant elated ecstatic delighted pleased happy cheerful optimistic hopeful confident passionate fervid ardent warm cordial friendly amicable affable genial vivacious sparkling radiant beaming glowing resplendent