What is the antonym of “hooked”?
The antonyms of hooked are uninterested and disinterested. The antonyms uninterested and disinterested convey a lack of interest or enthusiasm towards something.
Brief Definitions of the Antonym(s)
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Not interested in or concerned about something.
Example
He seemed uninterested in the lecture and kept checking his phone.
Impartial; not influenced by personal interest or bias.
Example
The judge was disinterested in the outcome of the case and made a fair decision.
How are these antonyms different from each other?
- 1Uninterested describes a lack of interest or concern, while disinterested describes impartiality or lack of bias.
- 2Uninterested is used to describe a person's attitude towards something, while disinterested is used to describe a person's impartiality in a situation.
Good things to know
- 1Enhance Communication: Use uninterested and disinterested to express lack of interest or impartiality effectively.
- 2Clarify Meaning: Use these antonyms to distinguish between a lack of interest and impartiality.
- 3Enrich Vocabulary: Incorporate these antonyms in conversations to expand your vocabulary.