Unenthusiastic

Pronunciation: /ˌʌnɪnˌθuziˈæstɪk/

Definitions of unenthusiastic

adjective describing a lack of enthusiasm or interest

Example Sentences

A1 She was unenthusiastic about going to the dentist.

A2 The students seemed unenthusiastic about the upcoming field trip.

B1 The team's performance was affected by their unenthusiastic attitude towards the project.

B2 Despite his unenthusiastic demeanor, he still managed to complete the task on time.

C1 The CEO's unenthusiastic response to the new proposal disappointed the board members.

C2 Her unenthusiastic reaction to the news was unexpected considering her usual optimistic nature.

Examples of unenthusiastic in a Sentence

formal The employee seemed unenthusiastic about the new project during the meeting.

informal She was feeling unenthusiastic about going to the party.

slang I'm so unenthusiastic about this class, it's so boring.

figurative His unenthusiastic response was like a wet blanket on the conversation.

Grammatical Forms of unenthusiastic

• past tense: was unenthusiastic
• plural: unenthusiastic
• comparative: less unenthusiastic
• superlative: least unenthusiastic
• present tense: is unenthusiastic
• future tense: will be unenthusiastic
• perfect tense: has been unenthusiastic
• continuous tense: is being unenthusiastic
• singular: unenthusiastic
• positive degree: enthusiastic
• infinitive: to be unenthusiastic
• gerund: being unenthusiastic
• participle: unenthusiastic

Origin and Evolution of unenthusiastic

First Known Use: 1728 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'unenthusiastic' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'enthusiastic' meaning 'showing intense and eager enjoyment or interest'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'unenthusiastic' has retained its original meaning of lacking enthusiasm or excitement, and is commonly used in modern English to describe someone who is not enthusiastic about something.