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distant going through motions hard-hearted impassive incurious remote thick-skinned turned off uncurious unresponsive withdrawn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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But it relied too heavily on contributor content and ad revenue from traditional TV ad buyers uninterested in new media, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Most Australians the BBC spoke to were either unaware or uninterested in the couple's visit.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 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

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

From Slate • Jan. 13, 2026

Thoroughbreds run because they love to, but when overraced they can become stale and uninterested, especially when repeatedly trounced and bullied by their riders, as Seabiscuit was.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand

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