Tepid
(adjective)
- Lukewarm; moderately warm.
- Not enthusiastic; halfhearted.
Origin:
From latin tepidus, from tepēre ("to be war.m")
Examples:
- The water in the pool was tepid, not cold or hot.
- The reception to the new product was tepid, with few people showing interest.
- The tepid response to the proposal has led to its rejection.
- The tepid water in the shower was not refreshing.
- The tepid support from the government made it hard to push the bill through.