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
This behavior, hypothesized to help mimic male coloration, could encourage males to avoid seducing uninterested females.
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Jules Jacobs, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 May 2025
If an overconfident or uninterested U.S. team flops this summer, the pitchforks won’t necessarily be out for Pochettino, but his reputation, and that of the players, will take another hit.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Wealthy beyond imagination, disillusioned beyond repair, Carl Bardolph has spent years watching from the shadows as the tech world churns forward, unimpressed by those who came after him and uninterested in returning.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2025
In the end, none of Dream Count’s protagonists compromises, yet Adichie seems uninterested in turning this refusal into a feminist triumph.
—Tyler Austin Harper, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2025
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Jules Jacobs, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 May 2025
If an overconfident or uninterested U.S. team flops this summer, the pitchforks won’t necessarily be out for Pochettino, but his reputation, and that of the players, will take another hit.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Wealthy beyond imagination, disillusioned beyond repair, Carl Bardolph has spent years watching from the shadows as the tech world churns forward, unimpressed by those who came after him and uninterested in returning.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2025
In the end, none of Dream Count’s protagonists compromises, yet Adichie seems uninterested in turning this refusal into a feminist triumph.
—Tyler Austin Harper, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uninterested
Adjective
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Throughout the book, ogling bystanders, nonchalant locals, and wannabes shooting their shot at stardom all add to the surrealist spectacle.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
23 May 2025
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Over the seasons, Tamburini has been offering sleek and sophisticated designs, yet with a modern touch, fluid shapes and a sort of nonchalant attitude.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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Reviewers raved about its flattering fit and versatile styling—wear the pieces together with gold accessories, or mix in basics like a white tee or denim jacket for more casual looks.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
26 May 2025
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Meetings become hyper-efficient, emails are brief, and the casual chatter that once filled in the gaps disappears.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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During one sequence, Kim seemed to try to turn the exchange toward the topic of drugs, but Lee shrugged it off and appeared disinterested.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
21 May 2025
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People with autism may unintentionally use monotonous, robotic speech that sounds abnormal or disinterested to others.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
14 May 2025
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“Uninterested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uninterested. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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