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unenthusiastic

/ʌnɛnθjuːziˈæstɪk/

Meanings
adjective
Without enthusiasm; unexcited.

Examples :

"He gave an unenthusiastic response when asked to volunteer for the extra project. "
attitude character mind emotion

Related Words

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project noun

/ˈprɒdʒɛkt/ /prəˈdʒɛkt/

A planned endeavor, usually with a specific goal and accomplished in several steps or stages.

"The school's fundraising project aims to renovate the library in several stages. "

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unexcited adjective

/ˌʌnɪkˈsaɪtɪd/ /ˌʌnɛkˈsaɪtɪd/

Not feeling excitement or keen interest; placid; bored.

"Having seen the film twice before, I felt distinctly unexcited at the prospect of a third viewing."

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enthusiasm noun

/-θuː-/

Possession by a god; divine inspiration or frenzy.

"The student's enthusiasm for history was a form of divine inspiration, making him memorize facts effortlessly. "

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response noun

/ɹɪˈspɒns/

An answer or reply, or something in the nature of an answer or reply.

"My teacher asked for a response to the question, so I wrote an answer on the board. "

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for preposition

/fɔːr/

Used to indicate the object or recipient of an action.

"This gift is for you."

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asked verb

/ˈɑːskt/ /ˈæskt/

To request (information, or an answer to a question).

"I asked her age."

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gave verb

/ɡeɪv/

(ditransitive) To move, shift, provide something abstract or concrete to someone or something or somewhere.

"My teacher gave me a new assignment for math class. "

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the adverb

/ði/ /ˈðiː/

With a comparative or with more and a verb phrase, establishes a correlation with one or more other such comparatives.

"It looks weaker and weaker, the more I think about it."

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volunteer noun

/vɒl.ənˈtɪə/ /vɑl.ənˈtɪɹ/

One who enters into, or offers for, any service of his/her own free will, especially when done without pay.

"The volunteer helped organize the school's annual fundraising bake sale. "

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extra noun

/ˈɛkstɹə/

Something additional, such as an item above and beyond the ordinary school curriculum, or added to the usual charge on a bill.

"The school offered an extra science class for students interested in astronomy. "

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when noun

/ʍɛn/ /wɛn/

The time at which something happens.

"A good article will cover the who, the what, the when, the where, the why and the how."

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without adverb

/wɪθˈʌʊt/ /wɪðˈaʊt/

Outside, externally. This is still used in the names of some civil parishes in England, e.g. St Cuthbert Without.

"The school is located just outside the town, without the main shopping area. "