How Do You Spell UNENTHRALLED?

Pronunciation: [ˌʌnɛnθɹˈɔːld] (IPA)

The word "Unenthralled" is a verb that means not captivated or fascinated by something. It is pronounced as |ʌnɛnˈθrɔːld|. The first syllable "un" means "not" or "lack of", followed by the word "enthralled", which means "captivated". The stress is on the second syllable, "en", which is pronounced as |ɛn|. The three syllables are pronounced with emphasis on the second syllable followed by a slight stress on the third syllable. The spelling of this word reflects its origin from the Old English word "thrall", which means "slave".

UNENTHRALLED Meaning and Definition

1. Unenthralled is an adjective that describes a state of being unimpressed, uninterested, or not captivated by something, usually an event, a spectacle, or an idea. The term encompasses a lack of awe, enthusiasm, or fascination that one would typically feel towards a subject or experience.

   When someone is unenthralled, they may exhibit an absence of excitement, curiosity, or engagement. It implies a sense of detachment, as if the person is unaffected or uninvolved by what is happening around them. The unenthralled individual might display disinterest, failing to find pleasure or satisfaction in the situation at hand.

   This term can be applied to various contexts, such as entertainment, education, or everyday occurrences. For example, one may attend a highly anticipated concert and remain unenthralled due to lackluster performance or personal disconnection from the artist's music. Similarly, a person might listen to a captivating story but still emerge unenthralled if they found it uninteresting or unconvincing.

   Overall, unenthralled characterizes a state of detachment or lack of captivation. It suggests an absence of enthusiasm or interest and conveys a disengaged perspective towards the subject or experience.

2. Not enslaved or reduced to thraldom.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for UNENTHRALLED

• ynenthralled
• hnenthralled
• jnenthralled
• inenthralled
• 8nenthralled
• 7nenthralled
• ubenthralled
• umenthralled
• ujenthralled
• uhenthralled
• unwnthralled
• unsnthralled
• undnthralled
• unrnthralled
• un4nthralled
• un3nthralled
• unebthralled
• unemthralled
• unejthralled
• unehthralled

Etymology of UNENTHRALLED

The word "unenthralled" is derived from the prefix "un-", meaning "not", and the verb "enthralled", which is the past participle of the verb "enthral".

The word "enthral" itself has its origins in the Middle English word "enthrallen", which meant "to hold in thrall". "Thrall" refers to a state of being under someone's power or control. The Middle English term was further derived from the Old Norse word "thrǫll", meaning "slave" or "servant".

Over time, "enthralled" has evolved to mean captivated, enslaved, or held spellbound by something or someone. And by adding the "un-" prefix, "unenthralled" negates the state of being captivated or controlled, indicating a lack of fascination or enchantment.