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
Still, these scenarios are comparable to what Meta’s existing glasses can handle and likely won’t convince people who are skeptical of or uninterested in smart glasses.
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Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
That is exactly the kind of mess White appears uninterested in creating inside the UFC.
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Dan Zaksheske Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
In the middle sit the Liberal Democrats, who appeal to both anti-Brexit Conservatives and former Labour voters uninterested in the party’s leftward turn.
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Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
Led by music-industry mogul Irving Azoff, the Oak View Group might have found itself with new competition after Legends Global entered the mix, but on Wednesday city officials appeared uninterested in further muddying the convoluted sale of the 112-acre complex.
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Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
That is exactly the kind of mess White appears uninterested in creating inside the UFC.
—
Dan Zaksheske Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
In the middle sit the Liberal Democrats, who appeal to both anti-Brexit Conservatives and former Labour voters uninterested in the party’s leftward turn.
—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
Led by music-industry mogul Irving Azoff, the Oak View Group might have found itself with new competition after Legends Global entered the mix, but on Wednesday city officials appeared uninterested in further muddying the convoluted sale of the 112-acre complex.
—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uninterested
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That play effectively started once defender Tim Ream tracked down a goal kick near the half-line, then passed up to Tyler Adams for a nonchalant back-heel pass to Tillman.
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Chisholm is normally pretty nonchalant, and manager Aaron Boone is rather stoic and defends his players sometimes to a fault.
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On casual occasions, this T-shirt dress is an easy way to be presentable—and comfortable.
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Plus, the simple silhouette easily transitions from daytime adventures to casual dinners.
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During his time in Lawrence, Peterson was short with explanations for his absences or altogether disinterested in providing any, a public-facing strategy that allowed others to take control of the narrative.
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Brinity has had, by a mile, the most satisfying arc so far this season, going from a mutually disinterested pairing to the most solid couple through the sheer power of actually being able to have good conversations.
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“Uninterested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uninterested. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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