uninterested

[ uhn-in-ter-uh-stid, -truh-stid, -tuh-res-tid ]

adjective

1. having or showing no feeling of interest; indifferent.
2. not personally concerned in something.

   Synonyms: unconcerned

uninterested

/ ʌnˈɪntrɪstɪd; -tərɪs- /

adjective

1. indifferent; unconcerned

Usage

See disinterested

Confusables Note

See disinterested.

Derived Forms

• unˈinterestedly, adverb
• unˈinterestedness, noun

Other Words From

• un·inter·est·ed·ly adverb
• un·inter·est·ed·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of uninterested¹

First recorded in 1640–50; un- ¹ + interested

Example Sentences

The Biden administration was uninterested in such a deal.

From BBC

I do not doubt that there are American Jews for whom being pro-Israel means only sympathizing with Israelis, and not with Palestinians, and for whom even Biden’s policy of continuing to arm Israel—as the death toll of Palestinians in Gaza grows to more than 40,000, as a million people in Gaza are at risk of starvation, and as Netanyahu proves generally uninterested in a cease-fire deal—is not supportive enough.

From Slate

Dr. Gartner also explains the psychological processes that are driving so many Americans to be uninterested and disengaged in the 2024 election, even though it is one of the most important in the country’s history.

From Salon

The Chain Instagram had presented itself in a colorful, Disneyland-like map — a tiki drink over here, a fresh take on Domino’s pizza over there, an artsy interpretation of Panda Express up ahead and a resurrection of Koo Koo Roo in the VIP area — but what I was greeted with was chintzy off-the-shelf signs leading to food stands where uninterested workers juggled half-open cardboard boxes of food.

From Los Angeles Times

I was unpartnered and uninterested in pursuing romantic prospects, and my days opened up.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• apathetic
• disinterested
• indifferent
• listless
• unconcerned
• uninvolved
• weary