as in neutral
showing little or no interest or enthusiasm
received the usual uneager response when she asked for volunteers to help clean up
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Recent Examples of uneager
The reports returned a definite conclusion: Parents weren’t interested at all, uneager to let their kids loose in a digital arena as expansive as Facebook.
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Abram Brown, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2021
The Great Lakes delegation is uneager to put up with the drama of managing an aging and unreliable Great Lakes icebreaker fleet again.
—Craig Hooper, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2021
Abram Brown, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2021
The Great Lakes delegation is uneager to put up with the drama of managing an aging and unreliable Great Lakes icebreaker fleet again.
—Craig Hooper, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uneager
Adjective
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These full-size fragrances, which can also be purchased at the hotel’s front desk, include options that leans more feminine, one that is gender neutral, and one that leans more masculine.—
Sherrie Nachman,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The rug will catch the attention of visitors with its pleasing floral pattern in a neutral color.—
Michelle Rostamian,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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Even an unenthusiastic attempt at mediation proved remarkably effective.—
Mihir Sharma,
Twin Cities,
14 May 2025
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As for the federal proposal before the Senate, the remittance industry is unenthusiastic, and several trade associations have issued letters and statements asking lawmakers to remove it.—
Nana Ama Sarfo,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
Adjective
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Then, mix a small amount of laundry detergent or mild soap in a bowl with lukewarm water, dip a shoe brush or clean toothbrush in the soapy liquid, and gently brush the shoes in the direction of the knit pattern.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
25 June 2025
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This should be done with lukewarm water at least once a week.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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However, this modest outperformance remains tepid for a technology company operating in what was previously considered a high-growth sector.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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The United Steelworkers union signaled only tepid endorsement for the measure in a statement after its Canadian chapter rebuked Trump’s announcement.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
4 June 2025
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“Uneager.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uneager. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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