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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The NFL has said in internal discussions that it isn’t interested in extending the deals, but hasn’t yet approached all of its partners, people familiar with the matter said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

"It is amazing to see how interested people become once they hear about their incredible life cycle," she said.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Yet this was the chapter of No Doubt’s story — basically the apex of its popularity — that the band seemed least interested in exploring on Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

Zambia "remains very interested", Pais said, but "the United States is no longer in the picture, at least for now."

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

Boaz tried not to look too interested, but it was difficult not to.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny

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