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interested

/ˈɪn.tə.ɹɪs.tɪd/
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Adverb:interestedly
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• adjective

1

Showing curiosity, attention, or concern toward something or someone; wanting to learn more or become involved.

Example

"Several students were interested in joining the astronomy club after the guest lecture."

2

Having a personal, financial, or legal stake, share, or involvement in an outcome or enterprise; not impartial.

Example

"All interested parties were invited to review the proposed zoning changes before the public hearing."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'uninterested' (bored or lacking curiosity) with 'disinterested' (impartial, unbiased, or having no personal stake in an outcome); the opposite of 'interested' in its second, legal sense is 'disinterested'.

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 17th century as the participial adjective of the verb 'interest', which derives from Anglo-French 'interesse' and Latin 'interesse' ('to be between, to make a difference, or to concern').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Interested. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/interested
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