uninterested
adj.adj. not feeling any interest or curiosity about something. You use this when you simply do not care about a topic or activity.
adj. lacking interest, curiosity, or concern; indifferent. Often used predicatively after linking verbs like 'seem' or 'appear'.
He looked completely uninterested in the movie.
The students seemed uninterested in the lecture until the professor started sharing personal stories.
Despite the high stakes of the negotiation, the lead diplomat appeared strangely uninterested, barely glancing at the documents presented by the opposing side.
From un- + interested.
Often follows linking verbs such as 'be', 'seem', or 'look'. Frequently takes the preposition 'in'.
The judge was uninterested in the case.The judge was disinterested in the case.Learners confuse 'uninterested' (bored/indifferent) with 'disinterested' (impartial/neutral).