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unenthused

unenthused

1 5.3
Not showing excitement or interest
  • adjective
  • /ˌʌnɪnˈθjuːzd/
  • Informal
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  • I had heard of Stickygram, but I am similarly unenthused about putting stuff on the fridge.

Jordan, I'm going to it's it's such a you look so unenthused.

Examples

  • Even Christina seemed unenthused about stealing Chevonne.

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  • They got pissed at the crowd for not being pumped, and as they left the stage, they received the most unenthused, polite clap I have ever heard.

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  • I remain unenthused about Sen. Obama.

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  • Just very uninterested, unenthused, feels very closed off.

  • Were they nervous, excited, intimidated, or unenthused?

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  • Here are some things I've learned to be optimistic about... and some that keep me firmly unenthused.

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  • [ Unenthused ] Great.

  • But the GOP base is unenthused about him and entertaining some serious stooges and buffoons in opposition.

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  • As one who hoped that Mr. Obama's election would bring a new perspective to the debate on public education, I am distressed to find myself unenthused about a second term.

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  • Despite the exciting announcements, many employees remained unenthused about the changes in management.

Synonyms

bored
vsunenthused
353 1.0

Feeling not interested and tired from doing the same thing too much

is about not showing excitement or interest rather than feeling internal boredom
apathetic
vsunenthused
24 6.8

Not showing much interest or energy

is less extreme, meaning lack of excitement rather than deep indifference
uninterested
vsunenthused
20 3.5

Not wanting to know about or take part in something

is about lack of excitement or enthusiasm rather than only no interest
lukewarm
vsunenthused
16 4.4

Not showing much interest or excitement

is complete lack of enthusiasm rather than mild or weak response
unconcerned
vsunenthused
16 3.9

Not worried or showing little interest

is about not showing excitement or enthusiasm rather than absence of worry
uninspired
vsunenthused
14 4.0

Not having new or interesting ideas

is about not showing enthusiasm generally rather than lacking creative spark
tepid
vsunenthused
14 6.2

Showing little interest or enthusiasm

expresses no real enthusiasm or interest rather than mild feeling
unimpressed
vsunenthused
14 4.0

Not thinking something is good or interesting

is about lacking excitement or interest rather than refusing admiration
unmotivated
vsunenthused
8 4.4

Not feeling interest or energy to do something

is about not showing interest or excitement rather than lacking drive to act
unenthusiastic
vsunenthused
4 3.9

Not showing much interest or excitement

is the same meaning but differs in form
passionless
vsunenthused
3 6.2

Not showing strong feelings or interest

is about not showing excitement rather than absence of deep passion
uninvolved
vsunenthused
1 4.4

Not showing emotion about what happens

is about not showing excitement or interest rather than emotional detachment
unexcited
vsunenthused
1 3.7

Calm and not showing strong feeling

is about not showing interest or enthusiasm rather than calm feeling
unstimulated
vsunenthused
5.4

Not feeling interested or excited to do things

is about not showing interest or enthusiasm rather than lacking external stimulation

Antonyms

1.0

Feeling very happy and eager about something

How Enthusiastic

enthusiastic
175 2.7
eager
447 1.0
interested
1.0
unenthused
  • Informal
1 5.3
indifferent
46 4.4
apathetic
24 6.8

Surface Forms

unenthused positive

Morphology

unenthused = enthused (transparent) = un + enthuse + ed

The prefix 'un-' clearly negates the adjective 'enthused', making the meaning straightforward.

Etymology

Unenthused is made of un- meaning 'not' and enthused, from enthusiasm which means 'strong interest' or 'excitement'. So, unenthused means 'not excited' or not interested.