unenthusiastically

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en⋅thu⋅si⋅as⋅tic

[en-thoo-zee-as-tik]

–adjective

full of or characterized by enthusiasm; ardent: He seems very enthusiastic about his role in the play.

Origin:
1595–1605; < Gk enthousiastikós. See enthusiast, -ic

Related forms:

en⋅thu⋅si⋅as⋅ti⋅cal⋅ly, adverb

Synonyms:
eager, fervent, zealous, passionate, vehement, fervid, impassioned.

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unenthusiastically
adverb
without enthusiasm; showing no enthusiasm; "the children opened the presents unenthusiastically" [ant: enthusiastically]

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