as in neutral
showing little or no interest or enthusiasm
received the usual uneager response when she asked for volunteers to help clean up
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Recent Examples of uneager
The reports returned a definite conclusion: Parents weren’t interested at all, uneager to let their kids loose in a digital arena as expansive as Facebook.
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Abram Brown, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uneager
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The long-sleeve polo sweater has elegant pearl buttons that pop against the sweater’s neutral color.—
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Bold prints and vibrant colors, think leopard platforms or colorful faux-fur heels, are the easiest way to inject personality and turn even the most neutral outfit into a head-turner.—
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The closest Alex and Tess get to a custody battle is a halfhearted chat about who gets the armoire.—
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Musical theater loves a go-getter, and halfhearted irony just can’t stand up to this much zazz.—
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This commitment marks a dramatic shift from Chicago’s lukewarm pursuit last February, when the Ricketts family ownership group authorized team president Jed Hoyer to offer Bregman a four-year, $115 million contract.—
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Drain the water one more time, then rinse the scarf out thoroughly under the faucet with lukewarm or cool water.—
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Miami, one of the league’s most tepid offensive teams last season, entered the game leading the league in first quarter scoring, at just over 34 per game.—
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Trump, who met North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during his first term, said scheduling issues prevented a meeting, although North Korea has so far appeared tepid.—
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“Uneager.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uneager. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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