adverb as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:He answered unenthusiastically when the teacher asked a question.

Definition:to reply with a lack of enthusiasm.

From answer

Example:She reacted unenthusiastically to the news of the movie premiere.

Definition:to respond with a lack of excitement or interest.

From react

Example:The student participated unenthusiastically in the group project.

Definition:to join in with a lack of enthusiasm or interest.

From participate

Example:The audience responded unenthusiastically to the speaker’s jokes.

Definition:to reply in a not very enthusiastic way.

From respond

Example:The employee performed the job unenthusiastically throughout the day.

Definition:to carry out a task with little to no enthusiasm.

From perform

Example:The parents supported the child’s choice unenthusiastically.

Definition:to back or favor in an unenthusiastic manner.

From support

Example:He initiated the meeting unenthusiastically, not really wanting to convene.

Definition:to start something with a lack of enthusiasm.

From initiate

Example:She nodded unenthusiastically as her colleague spoke.

Definition:to make a gesture of agreement in an unenthusiastic manner.

From nod

Example:The team agreed unenthusiastically to the proposed plan.

Definition:to concur in an unenthusiastic manner.

From agree

Example:The team reacted unenthusiastically to the new policy.

Definition:to respond in a lack of enthusiasm.

From react to