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unenthusiastic

/ˌʌnɪnˌθjuːzɪˈæstɪk/
English Definition
adj. not showing excitement or interest
中文释义
不热情的
Example Sentence

The committee's unenthusiastic response to the proposal suggested that the project would need substantial revision before approval.

委员会对该提案不热情的反应表明,该项目在获得批准前需要大幅修改。

Synonyms
apathetic indifferent lukewarm
Antonyms
enthusiastic eager
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “unenthusiastic”?

  1. A Not showing excitement or interest
  2. B Relating to the sun
  3. C Frequently changing; not stable
  4. D Reacting quickly and positively
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A — Not showing excitement or interest. “unenthusiastic” means not showing excitement or interest.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “not showing excitement or interest”?

  1. A responsive
  2. B unenthusiastic
  3. C inconstant
  4. D solar
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B — unenthusiastic. “unenthusiastic” means not showing excitement or interest.

Common questions about “unenthusiastic”

What does “unenthusiastic” mean?

unenthusiastic — not showing excitement or interest. In Chinese: 不热情的.

How do you pronounce “unenthusiastic”?

unenthusiastic is pronounced /ˌʌnɪnˌθjuːzɪˈæstɪk/.

How is “unenthusiastic” used in a sentence?

The committee's unenthusiastic response to the proposal suggested that the project would need substantial revision before approval. (委员会对该提案不热情的反应表明,该项目在获得批准前需要大幅修改。)

What are synonyms for “unenthusiastic”?

apathetic, indifferent, lukewarm — all close in meaning to unenthusiastic (not showing excitement or interest).

What is the opposite of “unenthusiastic”?

enthusiastic, eager — each the opposite of unenthusiastic (not showing excitement or interest).

Is “unenthusiastic” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. unenthusiastic is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

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