as in neutral
showing little or no interest or enthusiasm
my suggestion that we go to see the new action flick was greeted with an unenthusiastic shrug
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Recent Examples of unenthusiastic
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.
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Nana Ama Sarfo, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
Trump, who pledged to end Europe's largest land conflict since World War II, has threatened to slap new sanctions and tariffs on Russia but has, so far, appeared unenthusiastic at the prospect.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
The Kremlin is unenthusiastic about President Donald Trump’s proposal for the Vatican to host peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 23 May 2025
The city Development Services Department and Traffic Engineering Division of the Transportation Department have seemed unenthusiastic about the proposal, Gantzel said.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2025
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Nana Ama Sarfo, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
Trump, who pledged to end Europe's largest land conflict since World War II, has threatened to slap new sanctions and tariffs on Russia but has, so far, appeared unenthusiastic at the prospect.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
The Kremlin is unenthusiastic about President Donald Trump’s proposal for the Vatican to host peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 23 May 2025
The city Development Services Department and Traffic Engineering Division of the Transportation Department have seemed unenthusiastic about the proposal, Gantzel said.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unenthusiastic
Adjective
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Remaining neutral and impartial is also incredibly difficult in a conflict zone.—
Cynthia Tully,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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More Megan Briggs/Getty Images The championship banner will be raised at SoFi Center before the opening tee shot, and the SoFi Cup trophy, temporarily returned to its neutral blue color, will await its next owner in March 2026.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Their tepid offseason on the heels of a surprising postseason appearance failed to set up the roster for a repeat performance.—
Daniel R. Epstein,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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While acknowledging the tepid numbers, other analysts said warnings about a recession are premature.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver gave Smith a lukewarm endorsement.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Aug. 2025
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Despite its lukewarm time at Sony, Legendary still makes hits outside of Dune and Monsterververse.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Unenthusiastic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unenthusiastic. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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