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
Taylor’s being a drill sergeant, but Belly and Anika are uninterested in going viral.
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Sara Netzley, EW.com, 20 Aug. 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
Sara Netzley, EW.com, 20 Aug. 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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No wonder Trump is nonchalant about shutdown.—
Chris Brennan,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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Is this the most nonchalant big play of the high school season so far?—
Grace Raynor,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The soft, stretchy fabric and elastic waistband keep them comfortable, while the sleek design works for fitness classes, errands, or even a casual night out.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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The onboard 6-watt speaker delivered good enough quality for casual use and is loud enough for a small to medium-sized family room.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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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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This might have been an attempt to go after a nature-of-storytelling tale like The Princess Bride, but the two leads have zero chemistry and Reiner’s execution is clunky and disinterested.—
Will Leitch,
Vulture,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Uninterested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uninterested. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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