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Uninterested vs Inattentive - What's the difference?

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Uninterested is a related term of inattentive.


As adjectives the difference between uninterested and inattentive

is that uninterested is (obsolete) unmotivated by personal interest; unbiased, disinterested while inattentive is of or pertaining to lack of attention; not paying attention; careless.

uninterested

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • (obsolete) Unmotivated by personal interest; unbiased, disinterested.
  • Not interested; indifferent, not concerned.
    • I was uninterested in the TV program, so I read a book instead.

    See also

    * disinterested

    inattentive

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Of or pertaining to lack of attention; not paying attention; careless.
    • He was inattentive in class and did not do well in his exams.

    Derived terms

    * inattentively * inattentiveness