Uninterested: meaning, definitions and examples

When someone shows no interest or enthusiasm for something. Often used to describe a lack of personal interest.

• She was uninterested in the football game and soon left the room.
• John seemed uninterested in the conversation, staring at his phone instead.

Describes an attitude of not caring or concern towards something. Can imply passivity or a lack of preference.

• She was indifferent to whether they went to the beach or the mountains for vacation.
• His indifferent response to the news worried his friends.

Used when someone shows a lack of emotion or concern about something. It conveys a deeper sense of indifference and emotional detachment.

• The students were apathetic about the new school rules.
• Despite the crisis, he remained apathetic and did not want to get involved.

When someone is impartial and has no stake in the outcome of a situation. Often used in formal or legal contexts.

• We need a disinterested party to mediate the dispute.
• A good judge should be disinterested, just focusing on the law and facts.