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unenthusiastic

/ənɪnθuziˈæsɾɪk/
/ənɪnθuziˈæstɪk/
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Whether it's a boring class, an unappealing chore, or a dull event, if you're not looking forward to it and show little interest or happiness toward it, then you're unenthusiastic.

The word unenthusiastic describes a lack of excitement or interest. If someone’s unenthusiastic, they’re not really into what’s happening—like when you give a half-hearted cheer at a game because you don’t really care who wins. This word is often used when reactions feel flat or forced, as if the person would rather be doing something more fun. Being unenthusiastic means you’re not feeling the energy or passion, and it’s pretty clear you’re not enjoying whatever’s going on.

Definitions of unenthusiastic
  1. adjective
    lacking excitement or ardor
    “an unenthusiastic performance by the orchestra”
    unenthusiastic applause”
    synonyms: unenthused
    cold
    feeling or showing no enthusiasm
    half-hearted, halfhearted, lukewarm, tepid
    feeling or showing little interest or enthusiasm
    passionless
    not passionate
    spiritless
    lacking ardor or vigor or energy
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    antonyms:
    enthusiastic
    having or showing great excitement and interest
    ardent, warm
    characterized by strong enthusiasm
    avid, zealous
    marked by active interest and enthusiasm
    crazy, dotty, gaga, wild
    intensely enthusiastic about or preoccupied with
    evangelical, evangelistic
    marked by ardent or zealous enthusiasm for a cause
    glowing
    highly enthusiastic
    gung ho, gung-ho
    very enthusiastic and dedicated
    overenthusiastic
    unduly enthusiastic
    passionate
    having or expressing strong emotions
    spirited
    displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness
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