uneager

adjective

ˌən-ˈē-gər How to pronounce uneager (audio)
Definition of uneagernext
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 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
  1. neutral
  2. halfhearted
  3. lukewarm
  4. tepid
Adjective
  • Bitcoin’s credibility comes from open participation and neutral settlement.
    — Sean Lee, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Think retro sneakers in neutral colors, mesh flats with arch support for sightseeing, and dressier flip-flops for completing a vacation-ready outfit.
    — Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2026
Definition of neutral
Adjective
  • But when Kore-eda’s execution isn’t as assured, as is the case with his latest, all that delicacy simply floats off into the ether, rarely amounting to much more than a halfhearted shrug.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026
  • Serena looked down, heaved a sigh and hooked her knee around the pole before mustering up a halfhearted spin.
    — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026
Definition of halfhearted
Adjective
  • Launder on a gentle cycle in lukewarm water (or cold if directions recommend).
    — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 14 July 2026
  • Germs that cause food poisoning can grow quickly in lukewarm food.
    — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Definition of lukewarm
Adjective
  • That’s essentially the same tepid range its been in since the beginning of the year.
    — Matt Ott, Fortune, 29 July 2026
  • Yet audiences had been mostly rewarding these efforts until now, even if reviews were poor or word of mouth was tepid.
    — David Sims, The Atlantic, 23 July 2026
Definition of tepid

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“Uneager.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uneager. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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