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
In a startup, a strong generalist who can write decent code, talk to customers, and help set up infrastructure may be far more valuable than a brilliant algorithm designer who’s uninterested in messy real-world problems.
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Abdo Riani, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Michelle’s entreaty, the partners were unanimously uninterested.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 22 June 2025
Armstrong is both uninterested in narrative consequences for his targets and content to remain on the periphery, simply making the same observation over and over again, as if that has meaning in the end.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
But the injured cat appeared only once, uninterested in the trap.
—David W. Brown, New Yorker, 5 July 2025
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Abdo Riani, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Michelle’s entreaty, the partners were unanimously uninterested.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 22 June 2025
Armstrong is both uninterested in narrative consequences for his targets and content to remain on the periphery, simply making the same observation over and over again, as if that has meaning in the end.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
But the injured cat appeared only once, uninterested in the trap.
—David W. Brown, New Yorker, 5 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uninterested
Adjective
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Kivel’s narration remains droll and nonchalant, practically taunting the reader, as Evie’s circumstances become more and more absurd.—
Lora Kelley,
New Yorker,
7 Aug. 2025
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Despite the win leaving his wife in disbelief, the winner was nonchalant.—
Daniella Segura,
Miami Herald,
4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Roots sells casual apparel, athletic gear and more, and while its headquarters is in Canada, its flagship store is in Michigan, where some Meijer stores operate.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
18 Aug. 2025
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Papa hasn’t gone business casual yet, but his latest outfit is noticeably less restrictive.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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These deficient traits of humanity and humility are reflected in words like uncaring, vindictive, aloof, disinterested, and disrespectful.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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And in the case of Borderlands 4, all signs point to a successful launch in September, even in the wake of many that may have become disinterested in the series after its last installment.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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“Uninterested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uninterested. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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