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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Perhaps you’re looking for basic financial planning — help with tasks such as retirement planning, tax planning and budgeting — but aren’t interested in alternative investments or complex portfolio-construction strategies.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

His answers to questions about the contest vary from declining to comment to pointing out that voters don’t appear interested in the race, either.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Armstrong says US astronaut Christina Koch, who is part of the Artemis II crew, is very interested in "music in space".

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

KKR & Co and Brookfield Asset Management are reportedly interested in acquiring SBA Communications for $250 per share, or $39 billion.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

“I thought maybe that was why you were so interested in Mirror Tech and DNA.”

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste

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