adjective
B1
Intermediate
uninterested
Uninterested (adjective) means not interested; showing no curiosity or concern. Example: “He seemed uninterested in the whole conversation.”
adjective
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Not interested; showing no curiosity or concern.
"He seemed uninterested in the whole conversation."
"The cat looked uninterested in its new toy."
"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."
— Christian Wolmar, NAO report highlights lack of clarity and purpose (2024)
"I was uninterested in the TV program, so I read a book instead."
How to use uninterested
Learner’s notesIn 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
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more uninterested
- Superlative
- most uninterested
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Etymology
From un- + interested.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for uninterested
vested
rested
invested
arrested
detested
untested
requested
congested
contested
interested
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Frequently asked questions
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.
What is the meaning of uninterested?
"uninterested" (adjective) means not interested; showing no curiosity or concern.
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