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
These dissenters, who have been the scant liberal signs of life, are clearly uninterested in Carville’s play-dead strategy.
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Jay Caspian Kang, The New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2025
Chris Pratt as Andy Dwyer Chris Pratt played Andy Dwyer, a dimwitted slacker who ends up working at the Parks and Recreation Department despite being unqualified and uninterested.
—Keith Langston, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025
This is particularly concerning considering that the cybersecurity industry, broadly, remains uninterested in servicing the SME market appropriately despite their significant economic impact.
—Jamie Akhtar, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
Screenwriters and filmmakers may be champing at the bit behind the scenes, but the major media companies that produce the bulk of TV and film seem uninterested in anything that might be construed as (gasp) commentary.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025
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Jay Caspian Kang, The New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2025
Chris Pratt as Andy Dwyer Chris Pratt played Andy Dwyer, a dimwitted slacker who ends up working at the Parks and Recreation Department despite being unqualified and uninterested.
—Keith Langston, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025
This is particularly concerning considering that the cybersecurity industry, broadly, remains uninterested in servicing the SME market appropriately despite their significant economic impact.
—Jamie Akhtar, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
Screenwriters and filmmakers may be champing at the bit behind the scenes, but the major media companies that produce the bulk of TV and film seem uninterested in anything that might be construed as (gasp) commentary.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uninterested
Adjective
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Instead, the reaction in Washington has been remarkably nonchalant, illustrating how thoroughly expectations of leader authenticity have eroded.—
Nate Bennett,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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And Sean was so, nonchalant about it.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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This casual oceanfront eatery, which serves up everything from burgers and salads to conch fritters, is the most famous restaurant on the island and exceeds all the hype.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Apr. 2025
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Switzerland Inn is a great place to go for breakfast, lunch, or dinner thanks to several dining options that range from casual to upscale.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But also appreciate this is a time of year when there are ample disinterested opponents.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2025
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The Heat scored a season-high 68 points in the paint against a Washington defense that seemed disinterested at times.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Uninterested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uninterested. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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