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unenthusiastically-made

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

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/ˌʌnɪnˌθjuːziˈæstɪkli-meɪd/

lacking enthusiasm

Etymology
Etymology Information

'unenthusiastically-made' 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 'made,' from Old English 'macian,' meaning 'to create or produce.'

Historical Evolution

'enthousiasmos' transformed into the Latin 'enthusiasmus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'enthusiasm.' The prefix 'un-' was added to form 'unenthusiastically,' and combined with 'made' to form 'unenthusiastically-made.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'enthousiasmos' meant 'inspiration by a god,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'intense enjoyment or interest.' The prefix 'un-' negates this meaning, indicating a lack of enthusiasm.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

created or produced without enthusiasm or excitement.

The project was unenthusiastically-made, lacking any real passion or creativity.

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Last updated: 2025/04/29 19:39