adjective B1 Intermediate

uninterested

Uninterested (adjective) means not interested; showing no curiosity or concern. Example: “He seemed uninterested in the whole conversation.”

adjective

Not interested; showing no curiosity or concern.

"He seemed uninterested in the whole conversation."

"The cat looked uninterested in its new toy."

How to Use Uninterested

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSimply doesn't care or isn't curious about something.

Common mistake

Often confused with "disinterested", which properly means impartial or having no personal stake — not bored. Careful writers keep the two separate.

Easily confused with

disinterested →

more uninterested comparative, most uninterested superlative

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He seemed _____ in the whole conversation.

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What does “uninterested” mean?

The word “uninterested” means not interested; showing no curiosity or concern. In plain terms, simply doesn't care or isn't curious about something.

How do you use “uninterested” in a sentence?

Here is “uninterested” used in a sentence: “He seemed uninterested in the whole conversation.”

What part of speech is “uninterested”?

“Uninterested” is an adjective.

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