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uninterested

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //əˈnɪntɹəstɪd// UK //ʌnˈɪntəɹəstɪd// un·in·ter·est·ed Archaic

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'.


SIMPLE

He looked completely uninterested in the movie.

CONTEXTUAL

The students seemed uninterested in the lecture until the professor started sharing personal stories.

COMPLEX

Despite the high stakes of the negotiation, the lead diplomat appeared strangely uninterested, barely glancing at the documents presented by the opposing side.

Antonyms
Origin

From un- + interested.

Usage

Often follows linking verbs such as 'be', 'seem', or 'look'. Frequently takes the preposition 'in'.

Pitfall

The judge was uninterested in the case.The judge was disinterested in the case.Learners confuse 'uninterested' (bored/indifferent) with 'disinterested' (impartial/neutral).

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