Synonyms of interested

31 similar words · 60 opposite words

Another word for interested is self-interested. Other synonyms of interested are fascinated, self-serving, engaged, self-seeking and enchanted. The opposite of interested is uninterested.

Synonyms and similar words for interested

engagedGreatly interested.
engrossed
fascinatedExtremely interested.
absorbed
bewitchedEntranced, charmed, fascinated, as though subject to a magical influence.
captivatedRapt; mesmerized.
enchantedCharmed, delighted, enraptured.
enthralledFascinated; captivated.
entranced
hypnotizedUnder hypnosis.
mesmerized
raptVery interested, involved in something, absorbed, transfixed; fascinated or engrossed.
spellboundFascinated by something; entranced as if by a spell; captivated.
transfixedRendered motionless by completely focused attention, rapt, entranced, mesmerized.

egocentricSelfish, self-centered, self-absorbed.
self-centeredEgotistically obsessed with oneself.
solipsisticSelf-centred, selfish, unaware or out of touch with the views or needs of others.
egoisticalCaring about oneself and the gratification of one's own desires rather than others; selfish.
every man for himselfSelfish.
idiocentricCharacterized by or denoting interest centered upon oneself or one's own ways, rather than upon others or the ways of...
individualisticInterested in oneself rather than others; egocentric.
porkishSelfish.
reptilian figuratively
selfish
selflikeSelfish; self-centered.
selfsomeSelf-centered; self-moving, self-motivated.
self-absorbedOverly concerned about oneself, to the point of ignoring the feelings of others.
self-interestedHaving self-interest; particularly concerned for oneself.
self-mindedConcerned or preoccupied with one's own selfish or self-centered needs, interests, or wants; egocentric.
self-seekingMindful of, or promoting, only one's own interests.
self-servingShowing interest only in oneself (pursuing self-interest to the exclusion of other goals).

indifferent
uninterestedNot interested; indifferent, not concerned.
adiaphroistic
apathetic
apathisticalApathetic; unemotional.
blaséUnimpressed, indifferent, especially because of overfamiliarity.
blithe
deaf
cool
shiftless
dispassionateNot showing, and not affected by, emotion, bias, or prejudice.
dull
enervated
gallionic
halfhearted
impassive
ineffervescibleNot effervescible.
insouciantCasually unconcerned; carefree, indifferent, nonchalant.
insensible
jaded
languid
languorousLacking energy, spirit, liveliness or vitality; languid, lackadaisical.
lethargic
listlessLacking energy, enthusiasm, or liveliness.
lackadaisical
lotophagousRelating to the Lotophagi (lotus eaters).
lukewarm
meh
mopeyGiven to moping; in a depressed condition, low in spirits; lackadaisical.
nonchalant
nonplussed US
otiose
phlegmatic
pococuranteApathetic, indifferent or nonchalant.
spiritlessLacking energy, drive, motivation or emotion. Enervated.
supine
tepid
torpid
unarousedNot aroused.
uncaringCharacterized by a lack of care; not caring.
unconcerned
unenthusiasticWithout enthusiasm; unexcited.
unimpressibleNot impressible; not sensitive; apathetic.
unlivelyNot lively.
unmoved
untouched
unzealousNot zealous.
world-weary
heartless rare
Laodicean archaic
torpedinous archaic

disinterestedHaving no interest or stake in the outcome, and no conflicts of interest; free of bias, impartial.
candid
cold
clinical
detached
equitable
evenhandedFair and impartial; unbiased; just.
fairhanded
fair-mindedImpartial and unbiased.

adjective Having or showing interest (attention or curiosity).
adjective Having an interest (stake); being a stakeholder; motivated by considerations of self-interest; self-serving.
adjective Owning a share of a company; being a shareholder.

What is another word for interested?: Interested has 31 synonyms on Word.ws, such as self-interested, fascinated, self-serving, engaged, self-seeking, enchanted, self-minded and self-centered.
What is the opposite of interested?: The opposite of interested is uninterested. Other antonyms of interested are disinterested, fair-minded, uncaring, dispassionate and listless.
What does interested mean?: Interested means having or showing interest (attention or curiosity).

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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