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absence of enthusiasm

[/ˈæbsəns əv ɪnˈθuːziæzəm/]
noun phrase
falta de entusiasmo
1. the lack of excitement, eagerness, or interest in something
The absence of enthusiasm from the audience made the performer uncomfortable.
A falta de entusiasmo da plateia deixou o performer desconfortável.
2. a state of indifference or apathy toward a particular subject or activity
His absence of enthusiasm for the project was evident in his half-hearted efforts.
Sua falta de entusiasmo pelo projeto era evidente em seus esforços sem convicção.
NYC Slang
lack of hype / no hype
Synonyms
lack of interestindifferenceapathydisinterestcoolnesshalfheartedness
Antonyms
enthusiasmeagernessexcitementpassionzealfervor

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
falta de entusiasmo
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
falta de entusiasmo / desânimo
colloquially may use 'desânimo' (discouragement)
São Paulo
falta de entusiasmo
standard formal usage
Portugal
falta de entusiasmo / apatia
may also use 'apatia' for stronger emphasis

Related Idioms & Phrases

a wet blanket
to rain on someone's parade
dampening spirits
killing the vibe
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