unenthusiastic

/ˌʌn.ɪn.θjuː.ziˈæs.tɪk/ (bre, ipa) · [ənɪnθˌuziˈæstɪk] /ˌʌn.ɪn.θuː.ziˈæs.tɪk/ (ame, ipa) · [ənɪnθˌuziˈæstɪk] /ˌən-in-ˌthü-zē-ˈa-stik How to pronounce unenthusiastic (audio) -en- also -ˌthyü-/ (ame, mw)

unenthusiastic — adjective

  • unenthusiasticpositive
  • more unenthusiasticcomparative
  • most unenthusiasticsuperlative

1. feeling or showing no interest or a complete lack of excitement about something

1.形容詞B2
釋義

feeling or showing no interest or a complete lack of excitement about something you are asked to do or to support

例句

Sofia was unenthusiastic about the plan to work through the weekend.

be unenthusiastic about + [something]

The students gave an unenthusiastic response when the teacher asked for volunteers.

unenthusiastic + noun (response, reaction)

同義詞
  • lukewarm

    often describes a reaction or support that is only mildly positive; less intense than unenthusiastic

  • half-hearted

    focuses on the effort put into something — done without real energy or commitment

  • indifferent

    stronger sense of not caring at all; implies a neutral or uncaring attitude rather than just missing excitement

反義詞
  • enthusiastic
  • eager

    implies strong desire and willingness to do something

  • keen

    common in British English; shows active interest and excitement

文法句型

be / seem / remain + unenthusiastic

unenthusiastic + about + [noun / verb-ing]

unenthusiastic + noun (response / reaction / support)

用法筆記

Typically followed by 'about' to introduce the thing or activity the person lacks interest in. 'Unenthusiastic toward' is also possible but far less common.

常見錯誤

❌The teacher was disinterested in the students' proposal.
✅The teacher was unenthusiastic about the students' proposal.
💡'Disinterested' means impartial or neutral, not lacking excitement or interest.