ˌən-ˈin-t(ə-)rə-stəd
as in nonchalant
having or showing a lack of interest or concern
the teacher decided to make a career change after having to teach yet another class of uninterested teens
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Recent Examples of uninterested
This is perhaps why the Kremlin seems so uninterested in ending the war.
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Jeremy Shapiro, The Atlantic, 10 Sep. 2025
Both artists were uninterested in the delusions that come with being attached to the mainstream music industry.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 6 Aug. 2025
Last night, a person familiar with the details informed NPR that among Israeli officials, there is an understanding that Hamas is uninterested in a deal and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is pushing for hostage release through military defeat.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 4 Aug. 2025
Even those uninterested in AI relationships sometimes hedge their bets.
—Benj Edwards, ArsTechnica, 30 July 2025
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Jeremy Shapiro, The Atlantic, 10 Sep. 2025
Both artists were uninterested in the delusions that come with being attached to the mainstream music industry.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 6 Aug. 2025
Last night, a person familiar with the details informed NPR that among Israeli officials, there is an understanding that Hamas is uninterested in a deal and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is pushing for hostage release through military defeat.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 4 Aug. 2025
Even those uninterested in AI relationships sometimes hedge their bets.
—Benj Edwards, ArsTechnica, 30 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for uninterested
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uninterested
Adjective
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Meanwhile, the rest of his look was rather, well, nonchalant.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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Despite its hefty price tag, Chalamet styled the piece in a nonchalant way, pairing it with a leather jacket, sweatpants, and a cool pair of tan sneakers.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
12 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Nylons are a must with all but the most casual outfits.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
12 Oct. 2025
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Find it at a casual affair or on the elegant Thanksgiving buffet.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Responsible, shareholder-first governance ties leadership’s upside to sustained shareholder value, through a transparent and disinterested process.—
Shane Goodwin,
Fortune,
14 Oct. 2025
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Goldberg was visibly disinterested in talking about the show on the air.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Uninterested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uninterested. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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