Uninterested

/ʌnˈɪn.tə.rɛs.tɪd/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Having or showing no interest; indifferent.

She was uninterested in the movie and spent most of the time on her phone.

Not having a stake or concern in a matter.

As an uninterested third party, he was able to provide an objective viewpoint.

Not feeling or showing interest in something.

Despite the excitement in the room, his uninterested expression was hard to miss.

The prefix 'un-' means 'not' and 'interested' derives from 'interest', which comes from Middle English 'interest', from Latin 'interesse'.

couldn't care less

to be completely uninterested or unconcerned.

not my cup of tea

not something I am interested in or enjoy.

take it or leave it

to be indifferent to the options presented.

disinterest

the state of being unconcerned or uninvolved.

apathy

a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.

indifference

lack of interest, concern, or sympathy.

meh

When asked about the movie, he just shrugged and said 'meh'.

zone out

I tend to zone out during long discussions that don’t interest me.