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
Such statements say Arteta is uninterested in wider recognition.
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Michael Walker, New York Times, 22 May 2026
At first, the gorgeous ripe berries are evidence of how perfect our planet can be, corrupted only by the selfish impulses of a human race that’s largely uninterested in caring for anything on it when there isn’t a profit to be made.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 18 May 2026
Effeminate, uninterested in sports, therefore unmanly.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026
Scorpios are intense, psychologically sharp and uninterested in keeping up with appearances.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
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Michael Walker, New York Times, 22 May 2026
At first, the gorgeous ripe berries are evidence of how perfect our planet can be, corrupted only by the selfish impulses of a human race that’s largely uninterested in caring for anything on it when there isn’t a profit to be made.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 18 May 2026
Effeminate, uninterested in sports, therefore unmanly.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026
Scorpios are intense, psychologically sharp and uninterested in keeping up with appearances.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for uninterested
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uninterested
Adjective
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Slattery has a knack for giving big performances that also feel nonchalant, almost like he’s been there in that backyard the whole time yelling about lettuce, and a TV production just happened to set up shop around him.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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In the world of street style, models offer a particular brand of nonchalant cool that the industry has long been obsessed with.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
25 May 2026
Adjective
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Just beyond the front desk, a fire roars behind a massive stone hearth, and a live piano plays in the heart of the resort, the lobby lounge (dubbed the Living Room), a choice spot for lunch, casual meetings, or pre-dinner drinks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Goodman, with her friendly, approachable writing style, demystified what had previously been a wonky, mathematical discipline, allowing even casual readers to feel a newfound connection with the tides of the universe.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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But neutral is not the same as disinterested.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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The Blue Jackets had just gone through the motions in a 2-1 loss to the Washington Capitals, committing 23 giveaways and totaling just three hits, a lifeless, disinterested — and sadly, fitting — end to the season.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Uninterested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uninterested. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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