unenthusiastic
gb/ʌnɪnθˌuziˈæstɪk/ us/ʌnɪnθˌuziˈæstɪk/
C1
Anglais
Sens
0 sens
adjective
C1
property
1
not eager or excited
Not excited or interested.
Schéma d’usage :
[someone] is unenthusiastic (about [something] / to do [something])
Erreur fréquente :
Do not confuse unenthusiastic (how someone feels) with uninteresting (how something is).
Synonymes
lukewarm (Suggests only weak interest or support.)
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halfhearted (Emphasizes a lack of effort or commitment.)
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uninterested (Focuses on not caring, rather than not showing excitement.)
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apathetic (Stronger; suggests emotional indifference.)
Antonymes
enthusiastic (Shows strong interest and excitement.)
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eager (Shows strong willingness to do something.)
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keen (Shows active interest, often in a particular activity or idea.)
Collocations
unenthusiastic about the idea
|unenthusiastic about joining
|unenthusiastic support
|unenthusiastic participation
|unenthusiastic attitude
|unenthusiastic reaction
|unenthusiastic student
|unenthusiastic response
|unenthusiastic approval
|unenthusiastic agreement
Thèmes
emotions
|communication
|daily_life
Exemples
- He was unenthusiastic about moving to a new city for the job.
- The team seemed unenthusiastic after the long meeting.
- She gave an unenthusiastic yes, so we decided not to push her.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I am unenthusiastic about this plan.
- He was unenthusiastic to go out.
adjective
C1
property
2
not warm or supportive
Not very positive or excited.
Schéma d’usage :
an unenthusiastic [response/reception/review] (to [something])
Erreur fréquente :
Unenthusiastic does not mean hostile; it usually means weak or not very positive.
Synonymes
cool (Often used for reactions; suggests a lack of warmth or approval.)
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tepid (More formal; suggests weak enthusiasm.)
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muted (Emphasizes that excitement or praise is restrained.)
Antonymes
warm (Shows friendliness and approval.)
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positive (Clearly approving or supportive.)
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enthusiastic (Strongly excited or supportive.)
Collocations
unenthusiastic response
|unenthusiastic reception
|unenthusiastic reviews
|unenthusiastic applause
|unenthusiastic endorsement
|unenthusiastic backing
|unenthusiastic feedback
|unenthusiastic welcome
Thèmes
communication
|business
|media
Exemples
- The proposal received an unenthusiastic response from the board.
- The movie opened to unenthusiastic reviews.
- Her announcement was met with unenthusiastic applause.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The idea got an unenthusiastic response.
- The film had unenthusiastic reviews.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
unenthusiastic
API
GB/ʌnɪnθˌuziˈæstɪk/
US/ʌnɪnθˌuziˈæstɪk/
Syllabes et accentuation
un - enthu - si - ast - ic (5 syllabes)
Stress on 5th syllable (ic)
Formes du mot
Adjective
- Base: unenthusiastic
Expressions
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