as in neutral
showing little or no interest or enthusiasm
my suggestion that we go to see the new action flick was greeted with an unenthusiastic shrug
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Recent Examples of unenthusiastic
The Kremlin is unenthusiastic about President Donald Trump’s proposal for the Vatican to host peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.
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Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 23 May 2025
The city Development Services Department and Traffic Engineering Division of the Transportation Department have seemed unenthusiastic about the proposal, Gantzel said.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2025
Kyle also wants an open relationship and Mondo is unenthusiastic about this, while also dealing with other issues, including grief for a mother who died from COVID.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
What People Are Saying In the comments underneath the podcast on YouTube, people were quick to call out Rogan for appearing unenthusiastic about Fieri.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
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Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 23 May 2025
The city Development Services Department and Traffic Engineering Division of the Transportation Department have seemed unenthusiastic about the proposal, Gantzel said.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2025
Kyle also wants an open relationship and Mondo is unenthusiastic about this, while also dealing with other issues, including grief for a mother who died from COVID.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
What People Are Saying In the comments underneath the podcast on YouTube, people were quick to call out Rogan for appearing unenthusiastic about Fieri.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unenthusiastic
Adjective
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Rub a little neutral oil (like vegetable oil) on the hamburger patties to jump-start the frying process.—
Li Goldstein,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 July 2025
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Think neutral sheet sets and nightstands with clean lines to keep the headboard as the center of attention.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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In the days since his victory, Mamdani has faced attacks from Republicans and conservatives for his faith as a Muslim, been falsely labeled a communist, and received a tepid welcome from many mainstream Democrats.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
2 July 2025
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Real-time payments have been around since 2017 thanks to The Clearing House starting the RTP network that year, but only some banks have adopted the new tool, and those that have signed up have had tepid uptake in the marketplace.—
David G.W. Birch,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
Adjective
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Instructions Step 1 To a medium bowl, add the flour, baking powder, salt, and 1 cup of lukewarm water and knead until an elastic, sticky dough forms, about 2 minutes.—
Dimitris Chantziplakis,
Saveur,
10 July 2025
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There are health benefits to taking very hot or very cold showers, depending on your health status and goals, but most experts recommend using lukewarm water between 96.8 and 105.8 degrees Fahrenheit (F).12 1.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
9 July 2025
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“Unenthusiastic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unenthusiastic. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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