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
To be sure, many Republicans were uninterested in addressing the topic at all.
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Julia Shapero, The Hill, 7 Apr. 2025
Nonetheless, Russia remains largely uninterested in halting the conflict aside from potential naval considerations.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Given Greene’s injury history and the importance of his bat, the Tigers still seem uninterested in using him even as a short-term solution in center.
—Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
For decades Middle East Studies centers have been maligned as left-wing hotbeds that, in their critics’ view, are excessively hostile to Israel, overly friendly to Islam, and troublingly uninterested in terrorism.
—Lydia Kiesling, TIME, 20 Mar. 2025
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Julia Shapero, The Hill, 7 Apr. 2025
Nonetheless, Russia remains largely uninterested in halting the conflict aside from potential naval considerations.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Given Greene’s injury history and the importance of his bat, the Tigers still seem uninterested in using him even as a short-term solution in center.
—Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
For decades Middle East Studies centers have been maligned as left-wing hotbeds that, in their critics’ view, are excessively hostile to Israel, overly friendly to Islam, and troublingly uninterested in terrorism.
—Lydia Kiesling, TIME, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uninterested
Adjective
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Their dominance was complete and almost nonchalant.—
Michael Walker,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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Sure, your cat may look rather nonchalant about it.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Retreat Linen Top and matching Mid-rise Shorts, both over 40 percent off, can be styled together for a polished resort outfit or worn separately with basics for casual, everyday wear.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Apr. 2025
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If the weather promises to be nice, pull the picnic tables together for a casual potluck gathering full of everyone's favorite Easter food.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Until the Suns this season started struggling, losing in Charlotte in January and dropping back-to-back games at Portland in February, looking disconnected and disinterested.—
Doug Haller,
New York Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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If the company were required to get the vote of 50% of disinterested shareholders, Elliott would need to have its position in common stock to vote.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Uninterested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uninterested. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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