The Opposite(Antonym) of “astonished”
The antonyms of astonished are unimpressed and unaffected. The antonyms unimpressed and unaffected convey a lack of surprise or amazement. It implies a feeling of indifference or disinterest.
Explore all Antonyms of “astonished”
Definitions and Examples of unimpressed, unaffected
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Not feeling impressed or awed by something; lacking enthusiasm or interest.
Example
Despite the hype, she was unimpressed with the new restaurant's food and service.
Not influenced or changed by something; not showing any emotional response.
Example
He remained unaffected by his friend's criticism and continued to pursue his passion.
Key Differences: unimpressed vs unaffected
- 1Unimpressed describes a lack of enthusiasm or interest, while unaffected describes a lack of emotional response.
- 2Unimpressed is a more common term used in everyday conversations, while unaffected is a more formal term used in specific contexts.
Effective Usage of unimpressed, unaffected
- 1Express Opinions: Use unimpressed to convey a lack of enthusiasm or interest in something.
- 2Describe Reactions: Use unaffected to describe someone's lack of emotional response to a situation.
- 3Formal Writing: Use unaffected in formal writing such as academic papers or reports.
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Unimpressed conveys a lack of enthusiasm or interest, while unaffected describes a lack of emotional response. Use these words to express opinions, describe reactions, and in formal writing such as academic papers or reports.
