Synonyms of unenthusiastic

unenthusiastic

adjective

ˌən-in-ˌthü-zē-ˈa-stik 

as in neutral

showing little or no interest or enthusiasm

my suggestion that we go to see the new action flick was greeted with an unenthusiastic shrug

Synonyms & Similar Words

• neutral
• tepid
• halfhearted
• lukewarm
• uninterested
• icy
• apathetic
• frigid
• disinterested
• chilly
• indifferent
• cold
• dispassionate
• uneager
• uncaring
• lackadaisical
• perfunctory
• impassive
• chill
• listless
• unresponsive
• emotionless
• cool
• unemotional
• undemonstrative
• unsympathetic
• languid
• unfriendly
• unfeeling
• glacial
• frosty
• wintry
• wintery

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• enthusiastic
• eager
• warm
• passionate
• intense
• wholehearted
• keen
• exuberant
• hearty
• ardent
• vehement
• interested
• fervid
• impassioned
• engaged
• avid
• feverish
• fiery
• red-hot
• ready
• willing
• engrossed
• friendly
• agog
• hot-blooded
• gung ho
• cordial
• raring
• genial
• warmhearted

Examples of unenthusiastic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Biden’s reelection bid hinges on getting voters like El reengaged in the national political process: unenthusiastic Democrats, world-weary African Americans and detached Millennials. —Francesca Chambers, USA TODAY, 2 July 2024

But with Biden and Trump barreling toward a November rematch that voters are broadly unenthusiastic about, veteran Democratic strategist James Carville told ABC News that any new information about the two presidents on debate stage could make a difference for some key voters. —Tommy Barone, ABC News, 27 June 2024

That said, an unenthusiastic reaction from a loved one could dampen your joy. —Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2024

Seoul is reluctant to pursue closer cooperation with Japan and appears unenthusiastic about joining the United States, Japan, and the Netherlands in denying critical dual-use technologies to China. —Jennifer Lind, Foreign Affairs, 19 Apr. 2023