CEFR B2

unenthusiastic

adjective

Meaning

Lacking or not showing enthusiasm; not excited or interested.

Examples

She gave an unenthusiastic nod when asked if she wanted to go.
The team's performance was unenthusiastic, and they lost the game badly.

Synonyms: apathetic, indifferent, lukewarm, uninterested

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unenthusiastic (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌʌnɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/

Definition

Lacking or not showing enthusiasm; not excited or interested.

Examples

She gave an unenthusiastic nod when asked if she wanted to go.
The team's performance was unenthusiastic, and they lost the game badly.
He offered an unenthusiastic 'maybe' when invited to the party.

How to Use unenthusiastic

unenthusiastic about (prepositional phrase): Not feeling or showing enthusiasm for something. — "He was unenthusiastic about the new project."
unenthusiastic towards (prepositional phrase): Not feeling or showing enthusiasm for someone or something. — "Her attitude towards the changes was unenthusiastic."

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