interested

in-ter-est-ed · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Showing curiosity or concern about something or someone; having one's attention engaged.

  2. 2.

    Having a personal involvement or stake in something.

  3. 3.

    Wanting to take part in or do something.

Phrases & expressions

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    interested in — having curiosity or desire regarding something
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    interested party — someone with a stake in an outcome
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    self-interested — motivated by personal gain
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    not interested — lacking curiosity or desire
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    keenly interested — very eager to learn or participate

Related words

Antonyms: apathetic, bored, indifferent, uninterested
See also: curious, interest, interesting, intrigued
Synonyms: curious, engaged, fascinated, intrigued

Etymology

Past participle of "interest," from Latin interesse ("to be between, to be of importance, to concern"), from inter ("between") + esse ("to be"). The adjective use developed in the 17th century.