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enthusiasm

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/ɪnˈθjuːziæzəm/ · en-thu-si-asm

Intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.

Meanings

nounformal

Intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.

شدت اور شوق کے ساتھ خوش ہونے یا دلچسپی رکھنے کی حالت۔

جوش

josh

Formal: جذبات

Synonyms

zealpassionfervorجذبہشوقولولہ

Antonyms

apathyindifferencedisinterestبے پرواہیعدم دلچسپیفراق

Common Collocations

  • childlike enthusiasm
  • enthusiasm for learning
  • share enthusiasm

Example Sentences

Her enthusiasm for the project was infectious.

اس کا اس منصوبے کے لئے جوش متعدی تھا۔

Us ka is mansube ke liye josh mutadi tha.

He showed great enthusiasm while giving the presentation.

پیشکش دیتے وقت اس نے شاندار جوش دکھایا۔

Paishkash dete waqt us ne shandar josh dikhaya.

The crowd erupted with enthusiasm when the band started playing.

جب بینڈ نے موسیقی شروع کی تو ہجوم جوش میں آ گیا۔

Jab band ne moseqi shuru ki to hujoom josh mein aa gaya.

Easily Confused With

indifference:Indifference refers to a lack of interest or concern, while enthusiasm signifies a strong interest and eagerness.

Word Family

enthusiastic
adjectiveپرجوش
enthuse
verbجوش دلانا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'enthusiasm' as the energy that fuels your passion.

Imagine someone jumping up and down with excitement when they see something they love.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

اگر جوش ہو تو راستے خود بخود بن جاتے ہیں۔

Agar josh ho to raaaste khud bakhud ban jaate hain.

If there is enthusiasm, the paths create themselves.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Greek "enthousiasmos" — to be inspired or possessed by a divine influence

First known use: 17th century

The word entered English in the early 17th century, initially referring to a divine inspiration or excitement.