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unzealous

zeal·ous
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [zel-uh s]
    • /ˈzɛl əs/
    • /ˌʌnˈzɛləs /
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [zel-uh s]
    • /ˈzɛl əs/

Definitions of unzealous word

  • adjective unzealous full of, characterized by, or due to zeal; ardently active, devoted, or diligent. Synonyms: enthusiastic, eager, fervid, fervent, intense, passionate, warm. Antonyms: apathetic; lackadaisical. 1
  • abbreviation UNZEALOUS unenthusiastic 0

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Origin of unzealous

First appearance:

before 1520
One of the 28% oldest English words
From the Medieval Latin word zēlōsus, dating back to 1520-30. See zeal, -ous

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Parts of speech for Unzealous

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

unzealous popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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