Uninterested
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Uninterested is an adjective meaning Not interested; indifferent, not concerned.
Meaning
Not interested; indifferent, not concerned.
More Meanings
- (obsolete) Unmotivated by personal interest; unbiased, disinterested.
Example Sentences
The judge was uninterested in the case.
I was uninterested in the TV program, so I read a book instead.
Once the government had changed and we got a prime minister uninterested in - even hostile to - railways, the transition team was working in an atmosphere of uncertainty.
Word Forms
- uninteressed
Synonyms for uninterested
Depending on context, synonyms include nonchalant, unconcerned, apathetic, apathistical, blithe, deaf.
Antonyms for uninterested
Common opposites include interested.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include indifferent, incurious, apathetic, inattentive, blase, bored.
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