unenthusiastic

Example Sentences

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The high stakes and the wall-to-wall television advertisements notwithstanding, the race has never really caught fire, and the public has seemed decidely unenthusiastic -- even if the vote could have national implications.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Jose Diego had been unenthusiastic about wife Renee Dominguez’s suggestion that they take up cycling to break him out of his sedentary ways.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Committed soldiers have been fighting without rest for years, and unenthusiastic new draftees are increasingly going AWOL.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

Romanians who have been unenthusiastic about both candidates are unsure whether to be glad they do not have to decide on Sunday, or concerned for the future of Romanian democracy.

From BBC • Dec. 6, 2024

Billy had a framed prayer on his office wall which expressed his method for keeping going, even though he was unenthusiastic about living.

From "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut