uninterested

[US]/ʌn'ɪnt(ə)rɪstɪd/
[UK]/ʌn'ɪntrəstɪd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. lacking interest; indifferent; apathetic; having no vested interest.

Example Sentences

I was totally uninterested in boys.

I’m uninterested in classical architecture.

We shall be uninterested to hear about it.

an uninterested glance. See also Synonyms at average

He’s not so much unintelligent as uninterested in schoolwork.

Settle your own argument - I'm quite uninterested!

Real-world Examples

The female is uninterested in his advances.

Source: Jurassic Fight Club

Mr. Crouch, however, looked quite uninterested, almost bored.

Source: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Cos I was uninterested, or I didn't get it.

Source: BBC documentary "Chinese Teachers Are Coming"

A couple of the guys I went out with were very uninterested.

Source: BBC Listening January 2015 Collection

While, when not doing anything, people might see you as passive, uninterested or, even, weak.

Source: The wisdom of Laozi's life.

Looking away from people or yawning will, in most cases, make me appear to be uninterested.

Source: New Curriculum Standard People's Education Edition High School English (Compulsory 4)

The cat gives him the briefest of glances, clearly uninterested, then goes back to licking itself.

Source: A man named Ove decides to die.

If they're only nodding or giving responses like, " Wow" or " jeez, " then they may be uninterested.

Source: Popular Science Essays

He gave few interviews and appeared uninterested in fame (though the daring of his books suggests a fierce ambition).

Source: The Economist (Summary)

And the use of " uninterested" : " I'm uninterested in sports" , if you're not interested in sports, for example.

Source: Engvid Super Teacher Alex - Course Collection

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