interested

[in-ter-uh-stid, -truh-stid, -tuh-res-tid] / ˈɪn tər ə stɪd, -trə stɪd, -təˌrɛs tɪd /

ADJECTIVE

concerned, curious

Synonyms

STRONGEST

absorbed attentive engrossed excited implicated involved keen obsessed responsive sympathetic

STRONG

affected attracted awakened biased caught drawn enticed fascinated fired gone hooked impressed inspired inspirited lured moved occupied open predisposed prejudiced roused sold stimulated stirred struck taken touched

WEAK

eat, sleep, and breathe intent into on the case partial partisan

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bored disinterested ignorant inattentive indifferent uncaring unconcerned unenthusiastic uninterested

STRONG

OK fair impartial unbiased unmoved

WEAK

apathetic incurious

Example Sentences

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Ayala was an honors student at South Pasadena High School, but he wasn’t interested in college.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Despite ongoing wranglings, both sides appear interested in reaching a deal, but even when a deal is reached, resuming normal service in the Strait of Hormuz will take a long time, he says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Following the rollout of these new markets, Kalshi’s partners are particularly interested in contracts tied to commodity price ranges, Kalshi’s Sullivan says, and markets around freight shipments are next on the list.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

Liu noted that she has long been interested in designing safer and more efficient crowded spaces.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

Mama was so interested in my torn clothes she ignored my plea altogether.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls

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