un|in|ter|est|ed

un|in|ter|est|ed
un|in|ter|est|ed «uhn IHN tuhr ihs tihd, -trihs-; -tuh REHS-», adjective.
1. showing or having no interest, especially: a) paying no attention; inattentive; apathetic; unconcerned: »

an uninterested expression.

b) not interested (in); indifferent: »

to be uninterested in politics.

2. having no financial interest (in); not a partner, shareholder, or the like.
3. Obsolete. disinterested.
Usage See disinterested for usage note. (Cf.disinterested)

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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