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
During Trump‘s first term, many rules and regulations were struck down precisely because the administration seemed uninterested in following the normal rules and procedures of federal rule-making, including meaningfully engaging with comments and providing rational bases for their actions.
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 31 July 2025
The combination of e-commerce and decline in shoppers led to a rise in vacant retail space, McShane said, leaving banks uninterested in financing new shopping stores.
—Charlotte Observer, 21 July 2025
In both cases, he was eventually cleared (though a new civil case looms in the UK), but his career has not been revived there and Hollywood remains uninterested.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 27 June 2025
And surveys have consistently shown that young people are uninterested in entering the manufacturing sector.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 26 June 2025
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 31 July 2025
The combination of e-commerce and decline in shoppers led to a rise in vacant retail space, McShane said, leaving banks uninterested in financing new shopping stores.
—Charlotte Observer, 21 July 2025
In both cases, he was eventually cleared (though a new civil case looms in the UK), but his career has not been revived there and Hollywood remains uninterested.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 27 June 2025
And surveys have consistently shown that young people are uninterested in entering the manufacturing sector.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 26 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for uninterested
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uninterested
Adjective
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Warren, in his typically nonchalant fashion, downplayed his early impact in the Colts’ offense.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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Faced with punishment from school administrators, Westman appeared alternately nervous and nonchalant, the former employee said.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Perfect for long flights, city strolls, or casual dinners, the moisture-wicking fabric is stretchy, breathable, and even offers UPF 40+ sun protection.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Keep it casual in sneakers, or wear it with suede ankle booties to the pumpkin patch.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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One key characteristic applicants need to consider is mastering the difference in expression from a neutral viewpoint on the job opening to a disinterested one.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Aug. 2025
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These deficient traits of humanity and humility are reflected in words like uncaring, vindictive, aloof, disinterested, and disrespectful.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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“Uninterested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uninterested. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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