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disinterest

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dis⋅in⋅ter⋅est

  [dis-in-ter-ist, -trist]
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–noun
1. absence of interest; indifference.
–verb (used with object)
2. to divest of interest or concern.
Origin:
1605–15; dis- 1 + interest
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dis·in·ter·est   (dĭs-ĭn'tər-ĭst, -ĭn'trĭst)   
n.  

  1. Freedom from selfish bias or self-interest; impartiality.

  2. Lack of interest; indifference.

tr.v.  To divest of interest.
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