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- [en-thoo-zee-as-tik]
- /ɛnˌθu ziˈæs tɪk/
- /ˌʌ.nɪn.ˌθjuː.zɪ.ˈæ.stɪk.l̩i/
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- [en-thoo-zee-as-tik]
- /ɛnˌθu ziˈæs tɪk/
Definitions of unenthusiastically word
- adjective unenthusiastically full of or characterized by enthusiasm; ardent: He seems very enthusiastic about his role in the play. 1
- adverb unenthusiastically in a manner lacking in enthusiasm 0
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Origin of unenthusiastically
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 Unenthusiastically
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
unenthusiastically 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.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for unenthusiastically
adv unenthusiastically
- blandly — If you do something blandly, you do it in a calm and quiet way.
- flatly — absolutely and without qualification: Our offer was flatly rejected.
- grudgingly — displaying or reflecting reluctance or unwillingness: grudging acceptance of the victory of an opponent.
- involuntarily — not voluntary; independent of one's will; not by one's own choice: an involuntary listener; involuntary servitude.
- lifelessly — not endowed with life; having no life; inanimate: lifeless matter.
adverb unenthusiastically
- coolly — moderately cold; neither warm nor cold: a rather cool evening.
- damply — In a damp manner.
- dispiritedly — discouraged; dejected; disheartened; gloomy.
- downheartedly — In a downhearted manner.
- negatively — expressing or containing negation or denial: a negative response to the question.
Antonyms for unenthusiastically
adv unenthusiastically
- actively — engaged in action; characterized by energetic work, participation, etc.; busy: an active life.
- agonizingly — accompanied by, filled with, or resulting in agony or distress: We spent an agonizing hour waiting to hear if the accident had been serious or not.
- animatedly — full of life, action, or spirit; lively; vigorous: an animated debate on the death penalty.
- assiduously — constant; unremitting: assiduous reading.
- bitterly — You use bitterly when you are describing an attitude which involves strong, unpleasant emotions such as anger or dislike.
adverb unenthusiastically
- agonisingly — Alternative spelling of agonizingly.
- cumbersomely — In a cumbersome way.
- cumbrously — In a cumbrous manner.
- devotedly — zealous or ardent in attachment, loyalty, or affection: a devoted friend.
- eagerly — keen or ardent in desire or feeling; impatiently longing: I am eager for news about them. He is eager to sing.
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