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disinterest

[ dis-in-ter-ist, -trist ]

noun

  1. lack of interest; indifference.
  2. the absence of bias or self-interest; impartiality.


verb (used with object)

  1. to divest of interest or concern.

disinterest

/ dɪsˈɪntrɪst; -tərɪst /

noun

  1. freedom from bias or involvement
  2. lack of interest; indifference


verb

  1. tr to free from concern for personal interests

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Word History and Origins

Origin of disinterest1

First recorded in 1605–15; dis- 1 + interest

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Example Sentences

Girma sent a letter to TED, urging it to caption all the videos, but she says the response indicated disinterest.

When Louie hurts his back, he expects the doctor—played with maximum disinterest by a pitch-perfect Charles Grodin—to fix him.

“They just said they would be in touch,” I replied, feigning disinterest.

Gulnara felt compelled to reaffirm her disinterest in political ambitions, via tweet, several weeks ago.

Yes, both were problems of mismanagement, incompetence, neglect, and disinterest.

She thought of Ruth Holland, gave up the worn pretense of disinterest and let herself go in thinking of her.

Then suddenly realizing that he was showing disinterest the Gischalan drew himself up and smiled.

He thinks that he is able to maintain an appearance of utter disinterest in us and throw us off our guard.

In all his dealings with this country, he showed his generosity and disinterest.

The woman turned her head and glanced, in complete disinterest, at the two furiously-battling creatures.

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