lukewarm about

Frequency: 7.822.4 per million words

Used to specify the subject or idea towards which there is a lack of enthusiasm.

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Examples (10)

  • She was lukewarm about the new proposal, finding it uninspiring.
  • The board remained lukewarm about investing in such a risky venture.
  • Initially, I felt lukewarm about the idea, but it has grown on me.
  • Despite the enthusiastic presentation, his reaction was lukewarm about the plan.
  • They were surprisingly lukewarm about the promotion, showing little excitement.
  • My parents are lukewarm about my decision to move abroad.
  • He's always been lukewarm about public speaking, preferring to work behind the scenes.
  • The audience seemed lukewarm about the performance, offering polite applause.
  • After the initial excitement, many became lukewarm about the project's prospects.
  • The critics were lukewarm about the film, praising some aspects but faulting others.