ˌən-ˈin-t(ə-)rə-stəd
as in nonchalant
having or showing a lack of interest or concern
the teacher decided to make a career change after having to teach yet another class of uninterested teens
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Recent Examples of uninterested
Although China is ahead of most nations in CBDC development, the public remains largely uninterested.
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Susie Violet Ward, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
Untouched and uninterested, the toy just took up space in the home.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
Burton is often criticized, rightly, for seeming uninterested in human beings.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2024
Research shows that traditional teaching approaches in math and science often leave students feeling disconnected and uninterested.
—Marybeth Gasman, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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Susie Violet Ward, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
Untouched and uninterested, the toy just took up space in the home.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
Burton is often criticized, rightly, for seeming uninterested in human beings.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2024
Research shows that traditional teaching approaches in math and science often leave students feeling disconnected and uninterested.
—Marybeth Gasman, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for uninterested
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uninterested
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Chilling video showed a Mississippi teen murder suspect's nonchalant attitude after allegedly shooting and killing her mother, with the girl seen texting following the act.Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 20 Sep. 2024
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The moment was so nonchalant that Michael Porter Jr. didn’t even notice what had happened from the bench.Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 29 Nov. 2024
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And where better to start than at a casual event filled with diverse people in a relaxed setting?Dr. Ruth Gotian, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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These low-heeled platform ankle boots start at $40 and are just the thing for casual sightseeing days followed by dancing the night away.Brittany VanDerBill, Travel + Leisure, 14 Dec. 2024
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Gorka was forced out of his role as an advisor during Trump’s first presidency after John Kelly, Trump’s chief of staff, became disinterested in keeping him, administration officials told the New York Times.Ty Roush, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
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This was the Parisian way to do the Olympic opening ceremonies, equal parts proud and disinterested.Dana O'Neil, The Athletic, 26 July 2024
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“Uninterested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uninterested. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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