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Uninterested Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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uninterested

un-in-ter-est-ed

🇺🇸 /əˈnɪntɹəstɪd/ · 🇬🇧 /ʌnˈɪntəɹəstɪd/

Definition

Context #1 | Adjective

lack of interest

Not interested in or concerned about something or someone.

Synonyms

apathetic, disinterested, indifferent.

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Word Description / Examples
uninterested

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.
indifferent

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.
apathetic

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.
disinterested

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.

Examples of usage

  • He seemed uninterested in the conversation.
  • She appeared uninterested in the movie.

Translations

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Quick facts about “uninterested”

Uninterested is a 5-syllable adjective (un-in-ter-est-ed). It is pronounced /əˈnɪntɹəstɪd/ in American English and /ʌnˈɪntəɹəstɪd/ in British English. On finesentence.com it has 1 meaning, 3 synonyms, and translations into 21 languages. It ranks #22,702 among the most common English words.

Origin of 'uninterested'

The word 'uninterested' originated in the early 17th century from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'interested,' which comes from the Latin word 'interest,' meaning 'it concerns.' Over time, 'uninterested' has evolved to describe a lack of interest or concern towards something or someone.

See also: disinterest, disinterested, interest, interested, interesting, interestingly, interests, uninteresting, uninterestingly.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,702, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.