casual
adjective (NOT INTERESTED) /ˈkæʒ.ju.əl/Definition
› not taking or not seeming to take much interest: The psychologist's attitude seemed far too casual, even brutal. Security around the conference hotel seemed almost casual. Although close to tears, she tried to make her voice sound casual.Lacking interest and enthusiasmUnwilling and reluctantNot showing or feeling emotions casually /-i/ adverb B2 She was dressed casually in shorts and a T-shirt.The style, appearance, and make-up of clothesLacking interest and enthusiasmUnwilling and reluctantNot showing or feeling emotionsEmployment status and types of workTemporaryShort in timeChance and randomness
(Definition of casual adjective (NOT INTERESTED) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- anaemic adjective
- apathetic adjective
- apathy noun
- blasé adjective
- bothered adjective
- can take it or leave it idiom
- half-hearted adjective
- incurious adjective
- indifference noun
- indifferent adjective (NOT INTERESTED)
- jaded adjective
- lukewarm adjective (REACTION)
- politely adverb
- spiritless adjective
- stolid adjective
- taker noun (ACCEPT)
- tepid adjective (NOT ENTHUSIASTIC)
- unconcerned adjective
- unimpressed adjective
- your heart isn't in it idiom
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