Uninterested Meaning in English
word
əˈnɪntɹəstɪd
uh-NIN-truh-stid
ʌnˈɪntəɹəstɪd
un-IN-tuh-ruh-stid
Definition
Not wanting to know about or take part in something; not showing interest or curiosity.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly confused with 'disinterested' (which means impartial or neutral). 'Uninterested' is informal or neutral in tone and used to describe people or attitudes lacking curiosity or enthusiasm. Often used with 'seem', 'look', or 'act' ('seemed uninterested').
Spanish: desinteresado - sin interésPortuguese (BR): desinteressado - sem interessePortuguese (PT): desinteressado - sem interesseChinese (Simplified): 不感兴趣 - 漠不关心Chinese (Traditional): 不感興趣 - 漠不關心Hindi: रुचि नहीं रखने वाला - उदासीनArabic: غير مهتم - لا مبالٍBengali: উদাসীন - আগ্রহহীনRussian: незаинтересованныйJapanese: 興味がないVietnamese: không quan tâmKorean: 관심 없는Turkish: ilgisizUrdu: بے دلچسپیIndonesian: tidak tertarik
Example Sentences
She looked uninterested during the meeting.
basic
The students seemed uninterested in the lesson.
basic
He is uninterested in sports.
basic
She sounded completely uninterested when I told her the news.
natural
If you're uninterested, you don't have to come.
natural
He gave me an uninterested shrug and walked away.
natural