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 — 形容詞

  • 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

不熱衷

對某事缺乏熱情或興趣

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.

Sofia 對於週末加班的計畫並不熱衷。

be unenthusiastic about + [something]

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

當老師詢問志願者時，學生們的反應十分冷淡。

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.