uneager

adjective
UK: /ʌnˈiːɡər/
US: /ʌnˈiːɡər/

  1. Not enthusiastic or keen to do something; lacking eagerness.

    1. She seemed uneager to help me.
    2. He was uneager to start the difficult task, needing some encouragement.

Synonyms

reluctant unwilling disinclined

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "uneager" is /ʌnˈiːɡər/ in British English and /ʌnˈiːɡər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "uneager": reluctant, unwilling, disinclined.

Example usage of "uneager": "She seemed uneager to help me.". More examples on the page.