uninterestedness

Lack of curiosity

Uninterestedness is the state of lacking interest or concern.

Where disinterest properly means impartiality, uninterestedness unambiguously signals indifference or apathy: Her uninterestedness in the project was obvious from the start.

The word is clunky and rarely used—most speakers simply say lack of interest.

apathy

indifference

Lack of interest

torpor · insensibility · numbness · impassivity · unresponsiveness · emotionlessness · phlegm · coolness · stoicism · supineness

detachment

aloofness

Emotional unavailability, standoffishness

coldness · withdrawal · disconnection · uninvolvement · disengagement · separation · isolation · standoffishness · impersonality · inaccessibility

boredom

tedium

Wearisome dullness

weariness · restlessness · lethargy · dullness · fatigue · sameness · repetitiveness · mundanity · dreariness · staleness

neutrality

impartiality

Freedom from prejudice

nonpartisanship · even-handedness · unbiasedness · fairness · balance · nonalignment

Opposites
emotional engagement and attention

uninterestednessinterest

Attention, stake, or fee

fascination · curiosity · enthusiasm · passion · captivation

motivation and investment

uninterestednesspassion

Intense emotional drive

enthusiasm · investment · zeal · ardor · fervor

Family

interest, interested, interesting, uninterested, disinterest, disinterested, disinterestedness, disinterestedly, interestedness

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G