uninterested

ˌən-ˈin-t(ə-)rə-stəd
Definition of uninterestednext

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of uninterested Its own fan base seems uninterested and is voting with its feet by finding other places to be on fall Saturdays. — David Ubben, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026 Since lower rates are directly tied to demand in a name like that (think Club name Home Depot ), then rates really are a concern meaningful enough to keep us uninterested. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026 Verity on the whole, with its shoulder-shrug of an ending, seems dismayingly uninterested in actually giving us a good story. — Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2026 For some, the experience seemed to reinforce their feeling that the political system is broken — or, at least, uninterested in them. — Esther King, The Dial, 15 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for uninterested
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uninterested
Adjective
  • Off-duty models stepped out in nonchalant style, pairing the jeans with basic tops and simple belts, while fashion show attendees elevated the laidback fits with button-down denim shirts, neckties and colorful knitwear.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Just a rugged man in a stream There is, of course, nothing nonchalant about the exchange.
    — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • New visa rules for Australia and Japan Australia has long been popular with backpackers and young people looking to see the world and pick up casual work.
    — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Maybe plan on spending more than $20 for a casual lunch in the year 2026.
    — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 24 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Played by a perpetually blank Ella Beatty, the daughter of Warren Beatty and Annette Bening, Lizzie is the belittled and abused daughter of a disinterested father, Andrew (Charlie Hunnam), and hateful step-mother, Abby (Rebecca Hall).
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 18 Sep. 2026
  • In the darkly funny cold open, Loy is shown teaching martial arts to disinterested children and pushing an absurd business called Studios in the Sky, which converts shipping containers into living spaces.
    — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2026

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“Uninterested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uninterested. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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