Unlust

reluctance, low motivation

noun UN-lust Rare

Also means

disinclination

Usage Note

Unlust is the opposite of Lust (desire, enthusiasm). Mit Unlust an etwas herangehen — to approach something reluctantly. Used at work, school, and in psychology. Related to Antriebslosigkeit but milder — more about mood than clinical state.

Examples

"Mit großer Unlust schleppte er sich zur montäglichen Pflichtveranstaltung."

Natural Translation

With great reluctance he dragged himself to the mandatory Monday event.

Literal Translation

With great low-motivation he dragged himself to the Monday mandatory event.

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