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
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Recent Examples of unenthusiastic
That first orgasm, a brittle, unenthusiastic moan rippling as the A24 logo fills the screen, isn’t so much experienced as performed.
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Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 26 Dec. 2024
The audience's energy did not match that of the Spitz's younger fanbase, and the two young girls who attempted crowd surfing were met with folks unenthusiastic about keeping them in the air.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American-Statesman, 15 Nov. 2024
Higher borrowing costs and demand slowed by inflation led to an unenthusiastic future guidance.
—Jj Kinahan, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
At best, celebrity endorsements might convince some otherwise unenthusiastic people at the margins to turn out and vote.
—Constance Grady, Vox, 12 Sep. 2024
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Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 26 Dec. 2024
The audience's energy did not match that of the Spitz's younger fanbase, and the two young girls who attempted crowd surfing were met with folks unenthusiastic about keeping them in the air.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American-Statesman, 15 Nov. 2024
Higher borrowing costs and demand slowed by inflation led to an unenthusiastic future guidance.
—Jj Kinahan, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
At best, celebrity endorsements might convince some otherwise unenthusiastic people at the margins to turn out and vote.
—Constance Grady, Vox, 12 Sep. 2024
See All Example Sentences for unenthusiastic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unenthusiastic
Adjective
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With this versatility in mind, color choices range from neutral black to navy, beige, or off-white.—
Jessica Macdonald,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Mar. 2025
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The Gators are relentless on both ends, and Maryland saw first-hand the challenge of playing a national title contender on a neutral floor.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Atlanta designer Olivia Westbrooks’s response, for instance, is tepid at best.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
21 Mar. 2025
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The Canucks’ offensive push once Utah took the lead was laboured and tepid.—
Harman Dayal,
The Athletic,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Spills can be spot cleaned with a clean cloth and a solution of lukewarm water and mild detergent.—
Will Porter,
Architectural Digest,
21 Mar. 2025
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Meghan Markle served hot single-skillet spaghetti in her Netflix series, but the ratings were lukewarm.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
Fox News,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Unenthusiastic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unenthusiastic. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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