UNEXCITED Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

unexcited

adjective

Definition of unexcited

as in uninterested

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Recent Examples of unexcited In them, collisions are too gentle, leaving their dark matter unexcited and therefore incapable of annihilation. — Paul M. Sutter, Scientific American, 6 May 2026 Watching the Oscar winner’s turn as Cornwell’s 29-novel heroine, one is not so much unconvinced as unexcited. — Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026 If voters of one party are unexcited and stay home, the other party benefits. — Laura Johnston, cleveland, 28 Oct. 2022 But all of it is a feast for the eyes—eyes weary of my home surroundings, but also generally unexcited by the design offerings of pandemic Instagram. — Alexandra Lange, The New Yorker, 22 Feb. 2022 But even if the clock radiation frequency is set precisely at that point, an electron will be in either an excited or an unexcited state after it’s measured. — IEEE Spectrum, 30 Sep. 2014

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unexcited

Adjective

Those uninterested in the South of France or the northeastern tip of Spain could enjoy the Mediterranean climate on Gothic-style rooftop terraces overlooking the lush Turkish forest.

— Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 16 July 2026
His embrace of the legislation marked a shift for the governor, who appeared uninterested in engaging with the corporate tax proposal as recently as May.

— Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of uninterested

Adjective

Some previous supporters remain unenthusiastic about another run for president.

— Juhi Doshi, ABC News, 8 June 2026
Ultimately the question is whether Hardy, Glasser and Butterworth can patch things up especially since Hardy was already unenthusiastic about returning for Season 3 due to his conflict with Butterworth.

— K.J. Yossman, Variety, 28 May 2026

Definition of unenthusiastic

Adjective

Butler’s book is fair but not disinterested, as the author makes clear.

— Louis Menand, New Yorker, 13 July 2026
During his time in Lawrence, Peterson was short with explanations for his absences or altogether disinterested in providing any, a public-facing strategy that allowed others to take control of the narrative.

— Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2026

Definition of disinterested

Adjective

If that’s the impact of a subpar season for a secondary sport, the cost of an apathetic November without College Football Playoff dreams would be even more damaging for the sushi joints and clothing shops that rise and fall on football weekends.

— Matt Baker, New York Times, 17 July 2026
Women weren't interested, as is typically the case with superhero films, and men were either put off by Alcock's divisive comments, or apathetic after seeing the underwhelming trailers.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of apathetic

Adjective

Critics, including former ministers, have accused Starmer of being slow to push through reforms and unambitious with his agenda for power.

— Alexander Smith, NBC news, 14 May 2026
This has encouraged a type of blinkered and oftentimes unambitious style of activism among young people, which asks for many changes but does not challenge the system that provides them with their own lofty status.

— Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 17 Feb. 2026

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