interested

[in-ter-uh-stid, -truh-stid, -tuh-res-tid] / ˈɪn tər ə stɪd, -trə stɪd, -təˌrɛs tɪd /

ADJECTIVE

concerned, curious

Synonyms

STRONGEST

absorbed attentive engrossed excited implicated involved keen obsessed responsive sympathetic

STRONG

affected attracted awakened biased caught drawn enticed fascinated fired gone hooked impressed inspired inspirited lured moved occupied open predisposed prejudiced roused sold stimulated stirred struck taken touched

WEAK

eat, sleep, and breathe intent into on the case partial partisan

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bored disinterested ignorant inattentive indifferent uncaring unconcerned unenthusiastic uninterested

STRONG

OK fair impartial unbiased unmoved

WEAK

apathetic incurious

Example Sentences

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Those detainees would write their names on a sheet of paper if they were interested in speaking with him.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Now that it’s established a strong base of retail customers, Kalshi has set its sights on large financial institutions interested in things like block trades and margin trading.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

It is understood London City Lionesses and Manchester City are interested in signing Mead, who was named player of the tournament and winner of the Golden Boot as she helped England win Euro 2022.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

Scientists are also interested in the possibility that Mars may have a faint dusty ring, sometimes called a torus, surrounding the planet.

From Science Daily • May 11, 2026

“But I’m far more interested in my sister.”

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

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