Langimage
English

unenthusiastically-formed

|un-en-thusi-as-ti-cal-ly-formed|

C1

🇺🇸

/ˌʌnɪnˌθjuːziˈæstɪkli-fɔːrmd/

🇬🇧

/ˌʌnɪnˌθjuːziˈæstɪkli-fɔːmd/

lacking enthusiasm in creation

Etymology
Etymology Information

'unenthusiastically-formed' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not,' combined with 'enthusiastically,' which comes from the Greek word 'enthousiasmos,' meaning 'inspiration or possession by a god,' and 'formed,' from the Latin 'formare,' meaning 'to shape or mold.'

Historical Evolution

'Enthusiastically' evolved from the Greek 'enthousiasmos' to the Latin 'enthusiasmus,' and eventually into the English 'enthusiastic.' The prefix 'un-' was added to negate the meaning, and 'formed' was appended to describe the manner of creation.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'enthusiastically' meant 'inspired by a god,' but over time it evolved to mean 'with great excitement or interest.' The addition of 'un-' and 'formed' created a new meaning of 'created without enthusiasm.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

created or developed without enthusiasm or excitement.

The project was unenthusiastically-formed, lacking the usual passion and creativity.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Last updated: 2025/04/29 14:09