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What is the opposite of eager?

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Opposite of strongly wanting to do or have something
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“The unenthusiastic response to conventional arts and science courses is a pointer to the lackluster job opportunities available for such courses.”
Adjective
Opposite of having a keen or enthusiastic expression
“But I shook off the prang and put an indifferent look on my face, sliding him a glance.”
Adjective
Opposite of eagerly wishing or wanting of something or someone
Adjective
Opposite of ambitious or driven towards a particular goal
Adjective
Opposite of loudly cheerful, enthusiastic or approbatory
Adjective
Opposite of indefatigable, untiring, or inexhaustible
Adjective
Opposite of significant or extreme in degree or intensity
“In spite of her frugal spendings, Eva only had a moderate urge to shop, preferring instead to use her time to upkeep her house.”
Adjective
Opposite of busy with activity
“The cafe was lifeless and quiet, with a watery December sun shining through the streaky glass of the new door.”
Adjective
Opposite of eager, prepared or willing to do or have something
“He had poor eye contact and was generally uncooperative and unwilling to be interviewed.”
Adjective
Opposite of incapable of being satisfied or appeased
Adjective
Opposite of acting or done quickly and without thought or care
Adjective
Opposite of greedy or gluttonous (in appetite) like a pig
Adjective
Opposite of intellectual or scholarly in manner or approach
“He admired the truthfulness of landscapes painted by an unschooled artist, who became his first teacher.”
Adjective
Opposite of beginning to attract attention or critical acclaim
Adjective
Opposite of felt or believed deeply and sincerely
“With an insincere apology, she shuffled off, furtively glancing over her shoulder to make sure no one had seen her colluding with a stranger.”
Adverb
Opposite of in a state of high anticipation
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