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The dog seemed uninterested in the toy.
What does Uninterested mean?
Uninterested means not interested.
Dictionary definition
Uninterested means not interested or not wanting to give attention to something.
Example sentences
Uninterested in a sentence
medium
A student may look uninterested if the topic does not connect to anything they know.
hard
The character's short answers showed that he was uninterested in joining the discussion.
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Commonly confused words
Uninterested or uninteresting?
Compare the meanings, then choose a word for each new sentence.
Uninterested
Not interested in something.
In a sentence I was uninterested in that topic.
Uninteresting
Not holding someone's interest.
In a sentence The repeated list seemed uninteresting.
Spot the difference Uninterested describes someone who is not interested. Uninteresting describes something that does not hold interest.
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1The child seemed ___ in the talk and looked away.
Check answer 1
uninterested — The sentence describes the child's lack of interest.
2The speaker made an ___ topic exciting with a story.
Check answer 2
uninteresting — The sentence describes the topic, not a person's feelings.
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Practice 1
What does uninterested mean?
Uninterested describes someone who does not want to give attention to something.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to uninterested?
Bored is close in meaning when uninterested describes a lack of interest.
Practice 3
Which word is a useful contrast for uninterested?
Interested is the direct contrast because uninterested means not interested.
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WordUninterested.
Partadjective.
MeaningUninterested means not interested.
ExampleExample: The dog seemed uninterested in the toy.
Word breakdown
5 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- un · in · ter · est · id
- Strongest beat
- in
- Ending
- id
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on in.
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Synonyms
Words like Uninterested
boredUse when someone does not feel interested or engaged.
indifferentUse when someone does not show interest or concern.
Antonyms
Opposite words
interestedUse when someone wants to know more or pay attention.
curiousUse when someone wants to learn or ask questions.
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Word family
Uninterested word family
Base word
interest
adjective
interested
Wanting to know or pay attention.
adjective
uninterested
Not interested.
adverb
uninterestingly
In a way that lacks interest, though this form is uncommon.
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Hint for students
Uninterested means not wanting to pay attention or learn more about something. Look for clues like boredom, short answers, or lack of focus.
Common mix-up
Do not confuse uninterested with uninteresting. Uninterested describes the person who lacks interest; uninteresting describes the thing that does not attract interest.
Try it in class or at home
Write one sentence that shows uninterested without using the word uninterested. Then underline the clue words that show lack of attention, curiosity, or engagement. Example: Mila stared out the window while everyone else asked questions about the science model. Clue words: stared out the window, everyone else, asked questions Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show someone not interested in the topic or activity?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The character's short answers showed that he was uninterested in joining the discussion." Why does uninterested fit better than curious?
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