Learn English – Adjective that describes a person who shows a lot of enthusiasm in the beginning but gets bored gradually

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Can anyone provide a word which describes a person who shows a lot of enthusiasm in the beginning but gets bored gradually and eventually leaves the task uncompleted?

I looked at jaded, but it doesn't fulfill the criteria. Jaded seems to describe more of an overworked fellow, whereas the word I'm looking for would describe the nature of person. The word I'm looking for would describe a person who always exhibits this behavior.

Best Answer

The term distractible can be used to describe someone who is

subject to distraction

Distract is defined as

to draw the attention of (a person) away from something

However, these terms speak more to attention, rather than enthusiasm.

While not an adjective, you might consider dilettante

a dabbler or a person who cultivates an interest without really committing or learning anything in depth.

SUPPLEMENT:

On further thought, the term fickle may be useful

Characterized by erratic changeableness or instability, especially with regard to affections or attachments; capricious

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