INTERESTED

In″ter‐est‐ed (ĭn″tẽr‐ĕst‐ĕd), a. [[See Interest, v. t.]] 1. 1. Having the attention engaged; having emotion or passion excited; as, an interested listener.
2. 2. Having an interest; concerned in a cause or in consequences; liable to be affected or prejudiced; as, an interested witness.