disinterest
Use Disinterest in a sentence
tər
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disinterest (dɪsˈɪntrɪst, -tərɪst) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | freedom from bias or involvement |
| 2. | lack of interest; indifference |
| —vb | |
| 3. | (tr) to free from concern for personal interests |
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Disinterest
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Example sentences
Not to mention the great many who profess a total disinterest in the election, seeing it as a futile exercise.
The retirement industry has reacted to this innovation with a mixture of disinterest and misinformation.
The screen of disinterest grew rather thin at times.
Once, he responded to a client's request with a bunch of pie charts that measured his disinterest in the job.
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