unenthusiastic

Meanings

• adjective

  Lacking enthusiasm or excitement; showing apathy or boredom.

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Antonyms

enthusiastic

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Synonyms

lackadaisical , languid , listless , uninterested

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with unenthusiastic
apathetic , haphetic , hectic , misanthropic , pathetic

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Variants

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unenthusiastic , unenthusiastically

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Etymology

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From un- 'not' + enthusiastic 'eager to please or excited'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'unenthusiastic' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

2. In some cases, being 'unenthusiastic' can be a good thing, such as when remaining calm and collected in a stressful situation.

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Related Concepts

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1. apathy: A feeling of indifference, or lack of interest or concern. 'Unenthusiastic' can be considered a milder form of apathy.

2. boredom: A feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction with life. 'Unenthusiastic' can be a sign of boredom.

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Culture

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In literature, 'unenthusiastic' can be used to describe a character's demeanor or attitude. For instance, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby,' the narrator describes Tom Buchanan as 'unenthusiastic' about Gatsby's extravagant lifestyle.

How to Memorize "unenthusiastic"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person with a blank expression, lacking excitement or enthusiasm. Imagine their body language and tone of voice.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'unenthusiastic' with words like 'apathetic,' 'bored,' or 'disinterested.' Remember, these words share similar meanings.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'unenthusiastic': 'U is for uninterested, N is for not now, E is for eager, N is for never, T is for tired, H is for hesitant, I is for indifferent, A is for apathetic, S is for sluggish, and T is for tired.'

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