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Synonyms of tepid

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Another word for tepid is cool. Other synonyms of tepid are lukewarm, indifferent, world-weary, uninterested and jaded.

Synonyms and similar words for tepid

adjectiveLukewarm; neither warm nor cool.

adjectiveUninterested; exhibiting little passion or eagerness; lukewarm.

  • uninterestedNot interested; indifferent, not concerned.
  • unconcernedIndifferent and having no interest; aloof.
  • adiaphroistic
  • apathetic
  • apathisticalApathetic; unemotional.
  • blaséUnimpressed, indifferent, especially because of overfamiliarity.
  • blithe
  • deaf
  • coolOf a mildly low temperature.
  • shiftless
  • dispassionateNot showing, and not affected by, emotion, bias, or prejudice.
  • dull
  • enervatedWeakened, debilitated or deprived of strength or vitality.
  • gallionic
  • halfheartedLacking full energy, effort, commitment, or resolve.
  • impassiveHaving, or revealing, no emotion.
  • ineffervescibleNot effervescible.
  • insouciantCasually unconcerned; carefree, indifferent, nonchalant.
  • indifferentAmbivalent; unconcerned; uninterested, apathetic.
  • insensibleIncapable of mental feeling; indifferent.
  • jadedBored or lacking enthusiasm, typically after having been overexposed to, or having consumed too much of something.
  • languidOf a person or their actions, character, etc.: lacking drive, emotion, or enthusiasm; apathetic, listless, spiritless...
  • languorousLacking energy, spirit, liveliness or vitality; languid, lackadaisical.
  • lethargicIndifferent, apathetic.
  • listlessLacking energy, enthusiasm, or liveliness.
  • lackadaisicalShowing no interest, vigor, determination, or enthusiasm.
  • lotophagousRelating to the Lotophagi (lotus eaters).
  • mehApathetic; unenthusiastic.
  • mopeyGiven to moping; in a depressed condition, low in spirits; lackadaisical.
  • nonchalant
  • nonplussed USUnaffected, unfazed; unimpressed.
  • otioseOf a person, possessing a bored indolence.
  • phlegmaticNot easily excited to action or passion; calm; sluggish.
  • pococuranteApathetic, indifferent or nonchalant.
  • spiritlessLacking energy, drive, motivation or emotion. Enervated.
  • supineReluctant to take action due to indifference or moral weakness; apathetic or passive towards something.
  • torpidLazy, lethargic or apathetic.
  • unarousedNot aroused.
  • uncaringCharacterized by a lack of care; not caring.
  • unenthusiasticWithout enthusiasm; unexcited.
  • unimpressibleNot impressible; not sensitive; apathetic.
  • unlivelyNot lively.
  • unmovedNot affected emotionally, or not showing emotion.
  • untouchedNot influenced, affected or swayed.
  • unzealousNot zealous.
  • world-wearyBored with life.
  • heartless rareListless, unenthusiastic.
  • torpedinous archaicStupefying; dull; torpid.

Meaning of tepid

  1. adjective Lukewarm; neither warm nor cool.
  2. adjective Uninterested; exhibiting little passion or eagerness; lukewarm.

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Questions about synonyms of tepid

What is another word for tepid?
Tepid has 53 synonyms on Word.ws, such as cool, lukewarm, indifferent, world-weary, uninterested, jaded, meh and unconcerned.
What does tepid mean?
Tepid means lukewarm; neither warm nor cool.

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