unenthused

en·thuse

U u

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [en-thooz]
- /ɛnˈθuz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [en-thooz]
- /ɛnˈθuz/

Definitions of unenthused word

verb without object unenthused to be or become enthusiastic; show enthusiasm: All the neighbors enthused over the new baby. 1
verb with object unenthused to cause to become enthusiastic. 1

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Origin of unenthused

First appearance:

before 1820

One of the 38% newest English words

1820-30, Americanism; back formation from enthusiasm

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Parts of speech for Unenthused

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Unenthused

unenthused popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Antonyms for unenthused

adj unenthused

aflame — If something is on fire, you can say it is aflame.
agitative — tending to stir or agitate
go-go — ALPS
gogo — à gogo.
gumptious — initiative; aggressiveness; resourcefulness: With his gumption he'll make a success of himself.

adjective unenthused

commoving — Present participle of commove.
enterprising — Having or showing initiative and resourcefulness.
excited — awakened
exciting — Causing great enthusiasm and eagerness.
zestful — full of zest.

All 13 Antonyms of unenthused