unenthusiastic B2 Topic:Describing Qualities US /ʌnɛnθjuːziˈæstɪk/ See IPA manual Freq #115756 Meanings 1 adj Showing little or no excitement or interest. The audience gave the show a polite but unenthusiastic response. Thesaurus Synonyms 1 adj · showing little or no... apathetichalfhearteddispassionate Etymology AI details From un- + enthusiastic. Topics Describing Qualities External links Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary Google Images # unenthusiastic **Type:** Word **Level:** B2 **Part of speech:** adj **IPA (US):** /ʌnɛnθjuːziˈæstɪk/ **Frequency rank:** 115756 ## Meanings 1. Showing little or no excitement or interest. ## Examples - The audience gave the show a polite but unenthusiastic response. ## Etymology From un- + enthusiastic. ## AI Etymology Unenthusiastic is from un- + enthusiastic. The surface analysis is un- + enthusiastic. The prefix un- supplies the negative or reversive element. In present-day use, it can mean showing little or no excitement or interest. ## Topics - Describing Qualities markdown