English Dictionary
Definition of “uninterested”
uninterested (ʌnˈɪntrɪstɪd
;-tərɪs-)
Definitions
adjective
- indifferent; unconcerned
Alternative Forms
unˈinterestedly adverb unˈinterestedness noun
Synonyms
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indifferent,
unconcerned,
apathetic,
bored,
distant,
listless,
impassive,
blasé,
unresponsive,
uninvolved,
incurious,
Usage examples
He knew that they were uninterested in the sanctuary, and would never have bothered to burn down the radio-cabin.
Ballard, J. G., Rushing to Paradise (1994)Sometimes the other man is not playing well, the other team is uninterested , still we lose.
India Today (1998)Alas, because we're usually unprepared and badly presented, our prospects become uninterested and bored and so a chance is lost.
Australian News Misc (2004)Caroline, who admitted to being uninterested in politicians, said that she had been bowled over by Major's charm.
Sun, News of the World (2002)He was uninterested in collecting cheap plaudits or scoring demagogic points on the way.
Jenkins, Roy, Truman (1986)
