Dictionary

unenthused en · ADJ

Etymology

From un- + enthused.

Meanings

1. Not enthused.
   • The Trump administration is betting that its favourite tool [tariffs] can return American furniture-making to its better days. Last month, as High Point [a city in North Carolina] readied itself for its big event [a trade fair featuring domestic manufacturers of furniture], America imposed a tariff of 25% on upholstered wooden furniture, vanities and kitchen cabinets. In January the rate will rise further, to 30% for furniture and 50% for cabinets. Yet many in the industry [who might in theory benefit from protectionism] are unenthused. 2025 November 6, Economist staff, “America's furniture-makers exemplify the folly of tariffs. Donald Trump is pushing up costs to rescue an industry that has already adapted to globalisation”, in The Economist, archived from the original on 06 Nov 2025:
   • Near-synonyms: unexcited, uninterested, noncommittal, lukewarm

Forms

Coordinates

unamused

Synonyms

unenthusiastic · unexcited · noncommittal · lukewarm · uninterested