1. lukewarm, tepid (adj)
   moderately warm
   "he hates lukewarm coffee"; "tepid bath water"
2. halfhearted, half-hearted, tepid, lukewarm (adj)
   feeling or showing little interest or enthusiasm
   "a halfhearted effort"; "gave only lukewarm support to the candidate"
3. tepid (Adjective)
   Lukewarm; neither warm nor cool.
4. tepid (Adjective)
   Uninterested; exhibiting little passion or eagerness.

Origin: From tepidus.

Sample Sentences & Example Usage

• Tepid demand and the week-long Lunar New Year holiday have limited the rise in imports.
• [Her argument] is a rather tepidone. I’m not against it, I’m not for it. His is strong.
• Tepid demand is a main factor behind the oversupply of manufacturing and why it has not recovered.