lose interest

VERB

weary

Synonyms

STRONGEST

annoy bore depress dishearten exasperate exhaust fade irk tire

STRONG

burden cloy debilitate disgust distress drain droop drowse enervate enfeeble fag fail fatigue flag glut harass jade nauseate oppress overwork pain plague sap sicken sink strain tax vex weaken weigh

WEAK

cause ennui fall off grow tired have had enough leave one cold make discontented take it out of tire out try the patience of tucker out wear down wear out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

comfort encourage excite invigorate make happy please refresh soothe

STRONG

aid assist calm cure energize help increase mend rise strengthen

WEAK

activate enliven

VERB

turn off

Synonyms

STRONGEST

alienate bore irritate offend

WEAK

disenchant disinterest displease make one sick nauseate put off repel sicken

Antonyms

STRONGEST

please

WEAK

appeal cheer delight enchant fascinate turn on

Example Sentences

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And that’s where I began to lose interest in this option.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026

Some in the industry wonder if there’s a chance viewers could lose interest in the show.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 26, 2025

Kleanthous accepts Davids had "started to lose interest" at this stage.

From BBC • Oct. 10, 2025

People with the condition start to lash out at loved ones or lose interest in lifelong relationships.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 7, 2025

I tell myself that if I let the taunts roll off me, he will lose interest.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black