Unaroused

Pronunciation: /ʌnəˈraʊzd/

Definitions of unaroused

adjective not aroused; lacking sexual excitement or interest

Example Sentences

A1 She felt unaroused after a long day at work.

A2 The boring movie left the audience unaroused.

B1 The speaker's monotone voice left the listeners unaroused.

B2 The unaroused crowd showed little interest in the performance.

C1 Despite the exciting event, he remained unaroused and indifferent.

C2 Her unaroused demeanor indicated a lack of enthusiasm for the project.

Examples of unaroused in a Sentence

formal Despite the romantic setting, she remained unaroused by his advances.

informal I just wasn't feeling it last night, totally unaroused.

slang She was as unaroused as a rock.

figurative His speech left the audience unaroused and uninterested.

Grammatical Forms of unaroused

• past tense: unaroused
• plural: unaroused
• comparative: more unaroused
• superlative: most unaroused
• present tense: unarouse
• future tense: will unarouse
• perfect tense: have unaroused
• continuous tense: is unarousing
• singular: unaroused
• positive degree: unaroused
• infinitive: unarouse
• gerund: unarousing
• participle: unaroused

Origin and Evolution of unaroused

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'unaroused' is derived from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning not, and the verb 'aroused' meaning to awaken or excite.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a lack of physical or emotional arousal, the word 'unaroused' has evolved to also convey a lack of interest or excitement in a broader sense.