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unenthusiastically-constructed

|un-en-thusi-as-ti-cal-ly-con-struct-ed|

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/ˌʌnɪnˌθjuːziˈæstɪkli kənˈstrʌktɪd/

lacking enthusiasm in construction

Etymology
Etymology Information

'unenthusiastically-constructed' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not,' combined with 'enthusiastically,' derived from 'enthusiasm,' and 'constructed,' from Latin 'constructus,' meaning 'to build.'

Historical Evolution

'Constructed' changed from the Latin word 'constructus' and eventually became the modern English word 'constructed.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'constructed' meant 'to build or form,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

built or created without enthusiasm or excitement.

The project was unenthusiastically-constructed, lacking the passion and creativity it needed.

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Last updated: 2025/04/19 21:18