interested

== English == === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈɪnt.ə.ɹɪs.tɪd/, /ˈɪn.tɹɪs.tɪd/ (General American, Canada) IPA(key): /ˈɪnt.əˌɹɛs.tɪd/, /ˈɪn.tɹəs.tɪd/ (US, weak vowel merger) IPA(key): /ˈɪnt.əˌɹɛs.təd/, /ˈɪn.tɹəs.təd/ (Australian) IPA(key): /ˈɪnt.ə.ɹɪs.tɪd/, /ˈɪn.tɹɪs.tɪd/ === Adjective === interested (comparative more interested, superlative most interested) Having or showing interest (attention or curiosity). Synonyms: engaged, engrossed, fascinated; see also Thesaurus:rapt Antonyms: indifferent, uninterested; see also Thesaurus:apathetic (less common) Having an interest (stake); being a stakeholder; motivated by considerations of self-interest; self-serving. Synonyms: egocentric, self-centered, solipsistic; see also Thesaurus:selfish Antonyms: disinterested; see also Thesaurus:impartial Owning a share of a company; being a shareholder. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Verb === interested simple past and past participle of interest