B1adjectiveemotionseducation
US/ʌnˈɪn.tər.ə.stɪd/
UK/ʌnˈɪn.tər.ə.stɪd/
not interested in something and not wanting to know more about it
In context
He seemed completely uninterested in the news about the election.
The students were uninterested in the lesson and kept looking at their phones.
She gave an uninterested shrug and went back to her book.
Words that go with uninterested
adverb + adjective
- completely uninterestedThe audience seemed completely uninterested.
- visibly uninterestedThe judge was visibly uninterested in the speech.
- totally uninterestedHe was totally uninterested in sports.
- thoroughly uninterestedHe looked thoroughly uninterested during the meeting.
- largely uninterestedThe voters were largely uninterested in the campaign.
adjective + preposition
- uninterested inShe is uninterested in fashion.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I am uninterested at music.Correct: I am uninterested in music.