uninterested
Americanadjective
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having or showing no feeling of interest; indifferent.
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not personally concerned in something.
- Synonyms:
- unconcerned
adjective
Commonly Confused
See disinterested.
Other Word Forms
- uninterestedly adverb
- uninterestedness noun
Etymology
Origin of uninterested
First recorded in 1640–50; un- 1 + interested
Example Sentences
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Despite the attention he received, he was uninterested in fame.
So I kept looking around, making a list of everything in my head so I could use it if I had to for my plan to be unknown, uninvolved, and uninterested.
From Literature
You and your adviser need to find a way to engage the uninterested partner in ways they like to learn, perhaps in a more casual setting or from YouTube videos.
From MarketWatch
They prowled around them, seemingly uninterested in the adult humans—their eyes were on Christopher and Mal.
From Literature
If they seem busy or uninterested, you can always wave, smile, and say, “Have a good day.”
From Salon
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