unenthusiastically
unenthusiastically — adverb
1. behaving or speaking without interest or energy, usually because you do not real
behaving or speaking without interest or energy, usually because you do not really want to participate or because you find the situation disappointing
Rin agreed to help with the decorations, but she smiled unenthusiastically at the plan.
collocation: smile unenthusiastically
The proposal was received unenthusiastically by most of the residents at the town hall meeting.
passive: be received unenthusiastically
Lakan unenthusiastically picked up the heavy toolbox and walked toward the shed.
Tanvi's parents nodded unenthusiastically when she described her plan to study abroad.
The audience clapped unenthusiastically after the third act of the two-hour play.
- half-heartedly
focuses on lack of effort or commitment, not just emotional energy
- reluctantly
implies the person was unwilling or resistant, not simply uninterested
- apathetically
more formal; suggests a total lack of caring, not just low energy
- enthusiastically
with great interest, energy, and positive feeling
- eagerly
with strong desire or impatience to participate
用法筆記
Commonly modifies verbs of reaction or expression such as 'nod', 'smile', 'respond', 'agree', 'applaud', and 'receive'. The adverb signals a lack of positive energy rather than active refusal.