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- [en-thoo-zee-as-tik]
- /ɛnˌθu ziˈæs tɪk/
- /ˌʌ.nɪn.ˌθjuː.zɪ.ˈæ.stɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [en-thoo-zee-as-tik]
- /ɛnˌθu ziˈæs tɪk/
Definitions of unenthusiastic word
- adjective unenthusiastic full of or characterized by enthusiasm; ardent: He seems very enthusiastic about his role in the play. 1
- adjective unenthusiastic not excited or keen 1
- adjective unenthusiastic lacking in enthusiasm 0
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Origin of unenthusiastic
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
From the Greek word enthousiastikós, dating back to 1595-1605. See enthusiast, -ic
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Parts of speech for Unenthusiastic
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
unenthusiastic popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
unenthusiastic usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for unenthusiastic
adj unenthusiastic
- against the grain — contrary to one's feelings, nature, wishes, etc.; irritating or displeasing
- anti — You can refer to people who are opposed to a particular activity or idea as antis.
- blahs — nonsense; rubbish: What they say is blah.
- cast down — If someone is cast down by something, they are sad or worried because of it.
- cold — Something that is cold has a very low temperature or a lower temperature than is normal or acceptable.
adjective unenthusiastic
- averse — If you say that you are not averse to something, you mean that you quite like it or quite want to do it.
- coldblooded — having a body temperature that fluctuates, approximating that of the surrounding air, land, or water
- cool — Something that is cool has a temperature which is low but not very low.
- damp — Something that is damp is slightly wet.
- discouraged — to deprive of courage, hope, or confidence; dishearten; dispirit.
Antonyms for unenthusiastic
adj unenthusiastic
- adulatory — If someone makes an adulatory comment about someone, they praise them and show their admiration of them.
- aflame — If something is on fire, you can say it is aflame.
- agitative — tending to stir or agitate
- aglow — If something is aglow, it is shining and bright with a soft, warm light.
- all shook up — shaken, upset
adjective unenthusiastic
- commoving — Present participle of commove.
- eloquent — Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing.
- emotional — Of or relating to a person's emotions.
- enamoured — Alternative spelling of enamored.
- enthusiastic — Having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.
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