Uninterested
adjective
Not wanting to learn more about something or become involved in something.
She seemed totally uninterested in anything I had to say.
Often appears as...
- appear uninterested
- act uninterested
adjective
Not having or showing interest in doing something, especially as a result of being bored or tired.
He looked uninterested and didn't make any comment.
Often appears as...
- look uninterested
- sound uninterested
adjective
Not wanting to learn more about something or become involved in something.
She seemed totally uninterested in anything I had to say.
Often appears as...
- appear uninterested
- act uninterested
adjective
Not having or showing interest in doing something, especially as a result of being bored or tired.
He looked uninterested and didn't make any comment.
Often appears as...
- look uninterested
- sound uninterested
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Lack of Interest
Expresses a passive attitude toward a subject without strong negative emotions.
She remained uninterested when they discussed the new project's details.
Pro Tip 2/3Polite Disengagement
Used to politely show you do not want to participate or continue a conversation.
Although uninterested in the debate, he excused himself tactfully.
Pro Tip 3/3Misinterpretation Avoidance
Be careful not to confuse with 'disinterested' which implies impartiality, not lack of interest.
He's not disinterested in the outcome; he's simply uninterested in participating.
Compare with
aloofapatheticborecooldetachdisinterestedindifferentremote
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about how hard it is to maintain relevance for a generation of young people who seem completely uninterested, not only in the institutions that stand at the heart of our traditions but even in religion itself. And what they need to understand
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Alone on the Ice: The...
mawson was totally uninterested in going to the south pole he saw that as completely arbitrary and pointless he was interested in science and science to him meant collecting everything in sight and
Video examples
It's time to reclaim...
about how hard it is to maintain relevance for a generation of young people who seem completely uninterested, not only in the institutions that stand at the heart of our traditions but even in religion itself. And what they need to understand
Video examples
Alone on the Ice: The...
mawson was totally uninterested in going to the south pole he saw that as completely arbitrary and pointless he was interested in science and science to him meant collecting everything in sight and
Example 1 of 2
Quote examples
James Salter
American Novelist
I sometimes say that I don't make anything up - obviously that's not true. But I am uninterested in writers who say that everything comes out of the imagination. I would rather be in a room with someone who is telling the story of his life, which may be exaggerated and even have lies in it, but I want to hear the true story, essentially.
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Charlie Kaufman
American Screenwriter
If you create something that is asking for people to respond as they're going to respond, you have to allow them to respond as they're going to respond. Some of the people are going to be uninterested and some people are going to be mad for some reason, which is their business. That's just the way the world is.
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Ewan McGregor
Scottish Actor
I've always been really uninterested in politicians and the acts of the Houses of Parliament, or government as an idea. But I'm interested in politics in that I'm a member of the world, and I have strong feelings of right and wrong, but I can't get into the ins and outs of it.
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Caroline Dhavernas
Canadian Actress
Sometimes, when you have someone behind the counter who's supposed to assist you and help you out, just being completely bored and uninterested - sometimes it's a little bit frustrating, you know?
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Robyn
Swedish Musician
Being onstage and communicating with an audience was part of my life since I was very little, but I was never pushed into singing. My parents were so uninterested in me making music.
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Douglas Alexander
British Politician
I think politicians who suggest they are uninterested in the support of newspapers are not being straight with people.
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Gilbert K. Chesterton
English Writer
There is no such thing on earth as an uninteresting subject; the only thing that can exist is an uninterested person.
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Jamie Lee Curtis
American Actress
I'm uninterested in superheroes. I am only interested in real stories, real people, real connection.
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Arlen Specter
American Politician
My mother, Lillie Specter, was an angel and totally uninterested in politics.
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Steve Miller
American Musician
For the longest time, I was uninterested in dealing with EMI Records.
Quote examples
James Salter
American Novelist
I sometimes say that I don't make anything up - obviously that's not true. But I am uninterested in writers who say that everything comes out of the imagination. I would rather be in a room with someone who is telling the story of his life, which may be exaggerated and even have lies in it, but I want to hear the true story, essentially.
Quote examples
Charlie Kaufman
American Screenwriter
If you create something that is asking for people to respond as they're going to respond, you have to allow them to respond as they're going to respond. Some of the people are going to be uninterested and some people are going to be mad for some reason, which is their business. That's just the way the world is.
Quote examples
Ewan McGregor
Scottish Actor
I've always been really uninterested in politicians and the acts of the Houses of Parliament, or government as an idea. But I'm interested in politics in that I'm a member of the world, and I have strong feelings of right and wrong, but I can't get into the ins and outs of it.
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Caroline Dhavernas
Canadian Actress
Sometimes, when you have someone behind the counter who's supposed to assist you and help you out, just being completely bored and uninterested - sometimes it's a little bit frustrating, you know?
Quote examples
Robyn
Swedish Musician
Being onstage and communicating with an audience was part of my life since I was very little, but I was never pushed into singing. My parents were so uninterested in me making music.
Quote examples
Douglas Alexander
British Politician
I think politicians who suggest they are uninterested in the support of newspapers are not being straight with people.
Quote examples
Gilbert K. Chesterton
English Writer
There is no such thing on earth as an uninteresting subject; the only thing that can exist is an uninterested person.
Quote examples
Jamie Lee Curtis
American Actress
I'm uninterested in superheroes. I am only interested in real stories, real people, real connection.
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Arlen Specter
American Politician
My mother, Lillie Specter, was an angel and totally uninterested in politics.
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Steve Miller
American Musician
For the longest time, I was uninterested in dealing with EMI Records.
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