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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Many viewers will correctly predict this young lawyer’s fate, but Loznitsa isn’t after plot twists; he’s more interested in the gut punch of the inevitable.

From Los Angeles Times

The new account is Schwab’s answer to widespread interest in investing among teens, with a 2025 survey by the company finding that 70% of teens were very or extremely interested in investing.

From MarketWatch

The jump in rates effectively closes a brief window of opportunity for homeowners interested in refinancing their home loans.

From MarketWatch

“I am so interested in protecting these spaces to be positive, creative experiences for everyone involved,” she says.

From Los Angeles Times

He added: "We look forward to taking this next step and engaging with interested parties."

From BBC

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