What is another word for un-eager?
132 synonyms foundPronunciation:
[ ˈʌnˈiːɡə], [ ˈʌnˈiːɡə], [ ˈʌ_n_ˈiː_ɡ_ə]Table of Contents
Similar words for un-eager:- afraid (adjective)
- averse (adjective)
- backward (adjective)
- disinclined (adjective)
- hesitant (adjective)
- indisposed (adjective)
- loath (adjective)
- reluctant (adjective)
- shy (adjective)
- unwilling (adjective)
- vacillant (adjective)
- vacillatory (adjective)
Synonyms for Un-eager:
adj.
•afraid (adjective)- indisposed,
- sorry,
- uneager,
- unwilling,
- loath,
- averse,
- disinclined,
- unhappy,
- reluctant,
- hesitant,
- backward.
- unfriendly,
- ill-disposed,
- having no use for,
- antipathetic,
- unfavorable,
- hostile,
- inimical,
- Disliking,
- allergic,
- antagonistic,
- perverse,
- contrary,
- afraid,
- nasty.
- retiring,
- hesitating,
- reserved,
- timid,
- demure,
- humble,
- tardy,
- modest,
- late,
- sluggish,
- shy,
- wavering,
- diffident.
- resistant,
- sticking,
- balking,
- not in the mood,
- dubious,
- doubtful,
- protesting,
- opposed,
- Objecting,
- Shying,
- slow,
- unsympathetic.
- tentative,
- indecisive,
- doubting,
- Half-hearted,
- halting,
- skeptical,
- vacillating,
- Delaying,
- unpredictable,
- dawdling,
- hanging back,
- irresolute,
- unsure,
- lazy,
- lacking confidence,
- faltering.
- laggard,
- discouraged,
- cautious,
- uncertain,
- circumspect,
- involuntary,
- slack,
- squeamish,
- queasy,
- calculating,
- wary,
- disheartened,
- recalcitrant,
- grudging,
- Demurring,
- chary.
- nervous,
- conscious,
- suspicious,
- coy,
- shrinking,
- introvert,
- bashful,
- unassured,
- unsocial,
- unresponsive,
- self-effacing,
- sheepish,
- recessive,
- introverted,
- skittish,
- distrustful,
- fearful,
- uneffusive,
- apprehensive,
- reticent,
- unassertive,
- shamefaced,
- loner.
Antonyms for Un-eager:
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adj.
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afraid
glad, unafraid, bold, fearless, heroic, undaunted, confident, courageous, valiant, happy, cool, composed, brave, ready, venturesome, intrepid, willing, undismayed, eager.
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backward
forward, aggressive, unshy, to the front, developing, smart, fast, ahead, precocious, intelligent.
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hesitant
definite, decisive, unwavering, sure, believing, unhesitant, certain, extroverted, resolute.
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reluctant
incautious, rash, indiscreet, heedless, uncareful, anxious, careless.
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shy
unashamed, unworried, Unfearful, egotistical, unabashed, immodest, outgoing, unreserved, calm, conceited, sufficient, enough, adequate, proud.
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unwilling
prepared.
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afraid