lack of enthusiasm

NOUN

disinclination

Synonyms

STRONG

alienation antipathy aversion demur disfavor dislike displeasure dissatisfaction distaste hatred hesitance indisposition objection opposition reluctance repugnance resistance unwillingness

WEAK

disliking disrelish lack of desire loathness

Antonyms

STRONG

approval happiness liking love loving pleasure satisfaction sympathy

WEAK

bent desire enthusiasm incentive inclination leaning willingness

NOUN

unwillingness

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aversion diffidence dissatisfaction distaste objection opposition reluctance resistance reticence

STRONG

demurral demurring disinclination hesitance trepidation

WEAK

averseness disliking disrelish lack of desire loathness refusal slowness stubbornness

Antonyms

STRONGEST

inclination liking love loving pleasure satisfaction willingness

STRONG

approval

Example Sentences

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That lack of enthusiasm has been clearly reflected in its finances.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

“Investors’ lack of enthusiasm is down to multiple factors, including a track history of mega buyouts going sour and not delivering their promised returns,” she says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

I was sensing a lack of enthusiasm in Joe.

From Slate • Jun. 22, 2025

A lack of "enthusiasm" from government officials for plans to dual a stretch of the A1 saw the project "frustrated", it has been claimed.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2025

“Well, well,” Mr. Dubonnet replied with a noticeable lack of enthusiasm.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam

lack of enthusiasm

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