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
Before Biden’s withdrawal, many Democrats worried about the down ballot impacts of an unenthusiastic party base, particularly among young voters.
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Calmatters, The Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2024
And this is not only because to have a center is to be well settled into one’s subjectivity, resigned to one’s blind spots, but also because many of us are unenthusiastic about thinking of ourselves as fastened to a silent doctrine.
—Hisham Matar, Harper's Magazine, 21 June 2024
These individuals and political movements are skeptical about the post–Cold War international order and are unenthusiastic about promoting democracy abroad—and, in some cases, about democracy at home.
—Brett L. Carter, Foreign Affairs, 6 Jan. 2023
Biden’s reelection bid hinges on getting voters like El reengaged in the national political process: unenthusiastic Democrats, world-weary African Americans and detached Millennials.
—Francesca Chambers, USA TODAY, 2 July 2024
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Calmatters, The Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2024
And this is not only because to have a center is to be well settled into one’s subjectivity, resigned to one’s blind spots, but also because many of us are unenthusiastic about thinking of ourselves as fastened to a silent doctrine.
—Hisham Matar, Harper's Magazine, 21 June 2024
These individuals and political movements are skeptical about the post–Cold War international order and are unenthusiastic about promoting democracy abroad—and, in some cases, about democracy at home.
—Brett L. Carter, Foreign Affairs, 6 Jan. 2023
Biden’s reelection bid hinges on getting voters like El reengaged in the national political process: unenthusiastic Democrats, world-weary African Americans and detached Millennials.
—Francesca Chambers, USA TODAY, 2 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unenthusiastic
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What constitutes the neutral rate has been a key point of debate in recent months, and Lagarde said Thursday that while it had not been discussed at the December meeting, staff saw it between 1.75% and 2.5%.Jenni Reid, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2024
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The Animal Humane Society says that the best introductions are done outdoors, in a neutral space so neither dog is overwhelmed.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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However, amid the breathtaking landscape, there's also the reality of tepid Montana temperatures in the winter that many visitors have had to contend with.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Alas, the best the Broncos could manage against the Colts was a lukewarm pinkie (Jaleel McLaughlin’s 21 rushing yards), a tepid thumb (Javonte Williams’ 15 rush yards) and a middle finger in the face of a golden opportunity.Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 18 Dec. 2024
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To clean fabric items like clothing or table linens, mix a solution of 1 quart lukewarm water, 1/2 tsp.Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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Create the Washing Solution Fill a sink or plastic tub with tepid or lukewarm water.Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Unenthusiastic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unenthusiastic. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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