INTERESTED Synonyms: 88 Similar and Opposite Words

interested 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of interested

as in engaged

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Relevance

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as in concerned

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interested

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verb

past tense of interest

as in intrigued

to hold the attention of the book didn't interest me, so I ended up watching the parade of people on the sidewalk

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Recent Examples of interested

Adjective

Charles and Eli Copley had previously opened part of their 50-acre property for some recreational activity, listing the property online for dog walkers and hikers interested in using their trails for a small hourly fee. — P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 12 Nov. 2026 The session is pitched around how each story could be adapted locally or co-produced, and buyers interested in a title will be steered to the rights holders at the Japan Pavilion, which the JBA is running, and through networking sessions. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Nov. 2026

Verb

This question interested me as a computational biophysicist who studies how living systems process information and adapt to changing environments. — Shiladitya Banerjee, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2026 Your three films to date reveal you as a filmmaker interested in structure. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for interested

Recent Examples of Synonyms for interested

Adjective

Woodward's defenders describe him as smart, deeply engaged and willing to take the hits that come with leadership.

— Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026
Director Barry Levinson’s collaborative spirit kept him engaged.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of engaged

Adjective

Many are concerned that Democrats’ sweeping victories could stymie an AI investment boom that has powered both the economy and markets this year.

— Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2026
The Women in the Workplace study, which describes itself as the largest study of its kind, also found that senior-level women increasingly feel burned out and concerned about their job security.

— Jean Marbella, Baltimore Sun, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of concerned

Verb

In fall of 2022, when OpenAI released ChatGPT to the general public, Justin Trevor Winters was intrigued.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026
Strogatz was intrigued by the popular book potential of Townsend’s course on the top 20 algorithms of the 20th century and suggested co-authorship.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of intrigued

Adjective

Olliver became executive chairman, and is still very much involved in the business.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2026
Joao Franco, 36, and his brother Carlos allegedly became involved in an altercation with shopkeepers in Bodrum last Saturday evening, according to the private Demiroren News Agency.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of involved

Adjective

Andrew Durand, with his handsome crab-apple features, makes a perfectly quizzical Benjamin; Kelsee Kimmel is stirring as his true love, who shares his age just once.

— Dan Stahl, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026
Mann accepts it all gracefully, but there’s also something a bit quizzical and lost in his expression.

— Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of quizzical

Verb

Marcin Kierwiński, Poland's interior minister, said there were indications the suspect was fascinated by far-right ideology, according to Reuters.

— Lucia I Suarez Sang, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026
Was that something that that fascinated you, creating a story where the main characters don’t actually understand each other?

— Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of fascinated

Adjective

Gray was more enthralled by artists such as Duane Michals and Guy Bourdin, who wielded the camera to surreal effect.

— Carolina A. Miranda, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
Rochelle worked there as an assistant to the principal, and was less enthralled with the idea of Alex following his father’s path.

— Michael Silver, New York Times, 23 June 2026

Definition of enthralled

Verb

Engineers can also adjust channel width to balance performance, power consumption, and the space occupied by a device.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
Josie’s, the creation of two San Diego restaurateurs who already have four other dining venues in San Diego, has landed in the Hub Hillcrest Market space formerly occupied by Panera Bread.

— Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026

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