uninterested

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

ADJECTIVE

oblivious to

Synonyms

STRONGEST

apathetic disinterested indifferent listless unconcerned uninvolved weary

WEAK

aloof blasé bored bored stiff casual could care less detached distant going through motions hard-hearted impassive incurious remote thick-skinned turned off uncurious unresponsive withdrawn

Antonyms

STRONGEST

caring concerned energetic interested involved lively untired

WEAK

enthusiastic feeling

Example Sentences

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Despite the attention he received, he was uninterested in fame.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

“I tell her that statistically, I’m going to die before you,” but she has so far remained uninterested.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 10, 2026

If they seem busy or uninterested, you can always wave, smile, and say, “Have a good day.”

From Salon • Jan. 27, 2026

She was spectacularly uninterested: “OK. And what location is your preference?”

From Slate • Jan. 13, 2026

I wished there was some way to explain how very uninterested I was in a normal human life.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer