Antonyms for enthusiasm
ɛnˈθu ziˌæz əmen·thu·si·asm

English Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:4.0 / 3 votes

1. enthusiasm

   The old meaning of enthusiasm implies a pseudo-inspiration, an almost frantic extravagance in behalf of something supposed to be an expression of the divine will. This sense remains as the controlling one in the kindred noun enthusiast. Enthusiasm has now chiefly the meaning of an earnest and commendable devotion, an intense and eager interest. Against the hindrances of the world, nothing great and good can be carried without a certain fervor, intensity, and vehemence; these joined with faith, courage, and hopefulness make enthusiasm. Zeal is burning earnestness, always tending to vigorous action with all the devotion of enthusiasm, tho often without its hopefulness. Compare EAGER.

   Antonyms:
   calculation, calmness, caution, coldness, deadness, dulness, indifference, lukewarmness, policy, prudence, timidity, wariness

   Synonyms:
   ardor, devotion, eagerness, earnestness, ecstasy, excitement, extravagance, fanaticism, fervency, fervor, frenzy, inspiration, intensity, passion, rapture, transport, vehemence, warmth, zeal

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:2.0 / 1 vote

1. enthusiasm

   Antonyms:
   coldness, callousness, indifference, disaffection, repugnance, alienation, contempt

   Synonyms:
   excitement, frenzy, sensation, inspiration, transport, rapture, warmth, fervor, fervency, zeal, ardor, vehemence, passion, devotion

Matched Categories

1. • Feeling
   • Interest
   • Spirit

Princeton's WordNetRate these antonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. enthusiasmnoun

   a feeling of excitement

   Synonyms:
   ebullience, exuberance

2. exuberance, enthusiasm, ebulliencenoun

   overflowing with eager enjoyment or approval

   Synonyms:
   ebullience, exuberance

3. enthusiasmnoun

   a lively interest

   "enthusiasm for his program is growing"

   Synonyms:
   ebullience, exuberance

Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated WordsRate these synonyms:4.0 / 2 votes

1. enthusiasmnoun

   Antonyms:
   indifference, wariness, caution, calmness, lukewarmness

   Synonyms:
   eagerness, intensity, ardor, fervor, fervency, verve, empressement, unction

How to use enthusiasm in a sentence?

1. Las Vegas -LRB- CNN -RRB-:

   He's a fine man, but he doesn't ignite the enthusiasm like he needs to.

2. Saibal Kar:

   It is unbridled enthusiasm.

3. Ilan Solot:

   The China story is going to continue. The conditions on the ground for this government-sponsored rally are still there and there's no reason to think anything's going to change now, but there's still a question over when the U.S. Federal Reserve will raise rates ... There's a risk the markets are underestimating the Fed's resolve. If the dollar gets traction again, that's when you're going to see this enthusiasm for emerging markets start to wane.

4. Nick Sargen:

   The market is no longer cheap, i'm not worried about a selloff of 20 percent, but I keep waiting for a clear signal that the economy is really accelerating. Until I get that, I have to temper my enthusiasm.

5. John Fredericks:

   What he needs to do is hold the very motivated Donald Trump base in Virginia together and inspire that enthusiasm while also attempting to distance himself from some of the Donald Trump personality idiosyncrasies that turned off some of the Virginia big-market suburbanite women, that's a tall order.

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