uninterested
/ʌnˈɪntrəstɪd/ (bre, ipa) · /ʌnˈɪntrəstɪd/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌən-ˈin-t(ə-)rə-stəd; -ˈin-tə-ˌre- -ˈin-ˌtre-; -ˈin-tər-/ (ame, mw)
uninterested — adjective
- uninterestedpositive
- more uninterestedcomparative
- most uninterestedsuperlative
1. feeling or showing no wish to learn about something, take part in it, or give it
feeling or showing no wish to learn about something, take part in it, or give it your attention
The teacher noticed an uninterested look on several students' faces during the lesson.
attributive use: an uninterested + noun
Mei-Lin has been uninterested in sports ever since she injured her knee.
uninterested in + noun phrase
Diego tried to explain the rules of cricket, but his friends remained uninterested.
Fatima's cat is completely uninterested in the new scratching post she bought.
Kenji and Amara seem uninterested when their father describes his work at the office.
- indifferent
suggests a lack of emotion or concern rather than a lack of curiosity; often used for things one has no personal stake in
- apathetic
more formal, describing a deeper emotional flatness or lack of energy about many things
- bored
more informal, focusing on the feeling of being tired of something because it is dull or repetitive
- interested
direct opposite; wanting to learn or know more about something
- curious
implies active desire to explore or find out about something
文法句型
uninterested + in + noun phrase
uninterested + noun (attributive)
用法筆記
Often confused with disinterested (neutral, impartial). Only uninterested means 'not caring or bored.' Unlike disinterested, uninterested commonly takes the preposition in (uninterested in politics).