uninterested

uninterested

adj

Definition of UNINTERESTED

: not interested : not having the mind or feelings engaged

See Usage Discussion at disinterested

Examples of UNINTERESTED

1. <the teacher decided to make a career change after having to teach yet another class of uninterested teens>

First Known Use of UNINTERESTED

1661

Related to UNINTERESTED

Synonyms: apathetic, casual, complacent, disinterested, incurious, insensible, insouciant, nonchalant, perfunctory, pococurante, unconcerned, uncurious, indifferent

Antonyms: concerned, interested

Related Words: halfhearted, lukewarm, tepid; aloof, cold, numb, remote, unemotional; callous, hard-hearted, insensitive, unfeeling; calm, cool, detached, dispassionate; careless, heedless, mindless; impassive, impervious, phlegmatic, stoic (or stoical), stolid; lethargic, listless; unimpressed

Near Antonyms: attentive, aware, conscientious, heedful, mindful; caring, sensitive, warmhearted; ardent, fervent, keen, passionate, warm, zealous

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