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uninterestedly

|un/in/ter/est/ed/ly|

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/ˌʌnˈɪntrəstɪdli/

(uninterested)

lack of interest

Base FormAdverb
uninteresteduninterestedly
Etymology
Etymology Information

'uninterestedly' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'interested,' which comes from Latin 'interesse,' meaning 'to be between.'

Historical Evolution

'uninterested' evolved from the Middle English word 'interessen,' which was derived from the Latin 'interesse.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'not having an interest,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a manner showing no interest or concern.

She listened uninterestedly to the conversation.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41