UNINVOLVED Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

uninvolved

adjective

Definition of uninvolved

as in uninterested

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as in withdrawn

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Recent Examples of uninvolved The video shows dozens of uninvolved people outside and nearby while the shots were being fired, according to the court document. — Kansas City Star, 21 May 2026 Nearly 70% of uninvolved farmers market shoppers were men and 76% were white. — Bret R. Shaw, The Conversation, 14 May 2026 Each complaint would first receive a preliminary interview with the complainant, conducted by an uninvolved supervisor and then forwarded for determination of the appropriate level of investigation. — Sierra Van Der Brug, Daily News, 4 May 2026 Janet Jackson was uninvolved and doesn’t appear in it. — ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for uninvolved

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Adjective

His embrace of the legislation marked a shift for the governor, who appeared uninterested in engaging with the corporate tax proposal as recently as May.

— Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
With the Heat an uninterested spectator in that regard, as well.

— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 10 July 2026

Definition of uninterested

Adjective

During his time in Lawrence, Peterson was short with explanations for his absences or altogether disinterested in providing any, a public-facing strategy that allowed others to take control of the narrative.

— Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2026
Brinity has had, by a mile, the most satisfying arc so far this season, going from a mutually disinterested pairing to the most solid couple through the sheer power of actually being able to have good conversations.

— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 24 June 2026

Definition of disinterested

Adjective

Born Wong Liu Tsong on January 3, 1905, her career spanned both silent film and talkies.

— Glenn Garner, Deadline, 10 July 2026
Climate change will continue to exacerbate conflict long after the guns fall silent, with profound implications for human security, national stability, and international peace.

— Sarah Yerkes, Time, 10 July 2026

Definition of silent

Adjective

The Risks Associated With This Species The primary risk of coming into physical contact with this reclusive spider is its necrotic bite.

— Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 5 July 2026
The destroyer, named Choe Hyon, signals Kim’s efforts to expand Pyongyang’s military might at sea alongside the long-standing focus on his reclusive regime’s missile arsenal.

— Stella Kim, NBC news, 24 June 2026

Definition of reclusive

Adjective

Women weren't interested, as is typically the case with superhero films, and men were either put off by Alcock's divisive comments, or apathetic after seeing the underwhelming trailers.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
Seven years later, he has been injured, apathetic, entitled, disconnected and generally nothing but a pain in the backside for a reenergized franchise that deserved so much better.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026

Definition of apathetic

Adjective

But, at times, Lasher is more taciturn than some of the politicians who have endorsed him.

— Naaman Zhou, New Yorker, 22 June 2026
Very little happens in the film, and since both Robin and Sister Brigid are quite taciturn there’s not much in the way of scintillating dialogue either.

— Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026

Definition of taciturn

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