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unenthusiastic

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of unenthusiastic

showing little or no interest or enthusiasm
  • My suggestion that we go to see the new action flick was greeted with an unenthusiastic shrug.
Synonyms of unenthusiastic

halfhearted, lukewarm, tepid, uneager
Words Related to unenthusiastic

apathetic, disinterested, dispassionate, emotionless, impassive, indifferent, neutral, uncaring, uninterested

lackadaisical, languid, listless, perfunctory, undemonstrative, unemotional, unresponsive

unfeeling, unsympathetic

chill, chilly, cold, cool, frigid, frosty, glacial, icy, unfriendly, wintry (also wintery)
Near Antonyms of unenthusiastic

agog, ardent, avid, exuberant, fervid, feverish, fiery, gung ho, hot-blooded, impassioned, intense, raring, red-hot, vehement

engaged, engrossed, interested

ready, willing

cordial, friendly, genial, warmhearted
Antonyms of unenthusiastic

eager, enthusiastic, hearty, keen, passionate, warm, wholehearted

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  1. Dictionary: Definition of unenthusiastic Spanish Central: Translation of unenthusiastic

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