uninterested
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Instead, the former official said Downing Street had been "uninterested" in vetting, and there were time pressures to complete the process before Donald Trump was inaugurated as US president in January 2025.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
According to biographer William J. Simmons, Woods was uninterested in saloons, instead devoting himself to studying an emerging technology—electricity.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026
Another route to consider is bypassing the uninterested spouse and going instead to adult children or other trusted relatives.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 10, 2026
If they seem busy or uninterested, you can always wave, smile, and say, “Have a good day.”
From Salon • Jan. 27, 2026
The traditional difference here is that disinterested means “unbiased,” while uninterested means “bored” or “lacking interest.”
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
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