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
Galifianakis will recur as the wealthy and disillusioned Carl Bardolph, who is uninterested in returning to the tech world — until Magnussen’s character pulls him back in.
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Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 9 Apr. 2025
Vinicius Jr is seemingly uninterested in trying to make up the ground between them as the ball is played in.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
To be sure, many Republicans were uninterested in addressing the topic at all.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 7 Apr. 2025
Nonetheless, Russia remains largely uninterested in halting the conflict aside from potential naval considerations.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 9 Apr. 2025
Vinicius Jr is seemingly uninterested in trying to make up the ground between them as the ball is played in.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
To be sure, many Republicans were uninterested in addressing the topic at all.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 7 Apr. 2025
Nonetheless, Russia remains largely uninterested in halting the conflict aside from potential naval considerations.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uninterested
Adjective
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The Heat and Grizzlies gave the people nonchalant regular-season basketball, and got thrown out the club as a result.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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But despite his nonchalant vibe, Poulter is completely locked in, never distracted by the frequent comings and goings around us.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The assault is alleged to have taken place in June at 2 Sisters 4 Brothers Restaurant and Lounge, a casual eatery and dance venue in New York City's East Harlem neighborhood.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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With the casual straight leg and cropped legs, Oprah’s pair is so spring-coded.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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Until the Suns this season started struggling, losing in Charlotte in January and dropping back-to-back games at Portland in February, looking disconnected and disinterested.—
Doug Haller,
New York Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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If the company were required to get the vote of 50% of disinterested shareholders, Elliott would need to have its position in common stock to vote.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Uninterested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uninterested. Accessed 16 May. 2025.
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