unenthused
- adjective
- /ˌʌnɪnˈθjuːzd/
- Informal
- 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.
- Jordan, I'm going to it's it's such a you look so unenthused.
Examples
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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.
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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.
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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
Feeling not interested and tired from doing the same thing too much
Not showing much interest or energy
Not wanting to know about or take part in something
Not showing much interest or excitement
Not worried or showing little interest
Not having new or interesting ideas
Showing little interest or enthusiasm
Not thinking something is good or interesting
Not feeling interest or energy to do something
Not showing much interest or excitement
Not showing strong feelings or interest
Not showing emotion about what happens
Calm and not showing strong feeling
Not feeling interested or excited to do things
Antonyms
How Enthusiastic
- Informal
Surface Forms
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.