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[ dis-in-ter-ist, -trist ] / dɪsˈɪn tər ɪst, -trɪst / SEE SYNONYMS FOR disinterest ON THESAURUS.COM
nounabsence of interest; indifference. verb (used with object)to divest of interest or concern. Origin of disinterestFirst recorded in 1605–15; dis-1 + interest WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH disinterestdisinterest , uninterestWords nearby disinterestdisinsertion, disintegrate, disintegration, disintegration constant, disinter, disinterest, disinterested, disintermediation, disintoxication, disinvent, disinvest Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for disinterestGulnara felt compelled to reaffirm her disinterest in political ambitions, via tweet, several weeks ago. Gulnara Karimova’s Tweets Hint at Uzbek Power Struggle|Anonymous|November 22, 2013|DAILY BEAST Yes, both were problems of mismanagement, incompetence, neglect, and disinterest. No, the Rollout of HealthCare.gov Is Nothing Like Hurricane Katrina|Jamelle Bouie|November 15, 2013|DAILY BEAST For years the country's political contours had been warped by disinterest in the Palestinian question. Obama's Turkish Coup In Israel|Sam Shube|March 25, 2013|DAILY BEAST Her disinterest in the business concerns of magazines was extreme and ultimately self-destructive during her tenure at Vogue. Understanding Diana Vreeland, ‘Empress of Fashion’|Robin Givhan|November 28, 2012|DAILY BEAST
In the U.S., however, the twin reactions to his advice have been: disinterest and cynicism. What the Secret Documents Reveal|Dr. Cheryl Benard|November 4, 2010|DAILY BEAST He did not wait to see more, but passed on with all evidences of disinterest in this lowly abode. Merton of the Movies|Harry Leon Wilson She made the word twice its length, and filled it with disinterest. The Black Moth|Georgette Heyer In all his dealings with this country, he showed his generosity and disinterest. Revolutionary Reader|Sophie Lee Foster At the mention of Jeffard's name, Constance borrowed the mask of disinterest, and laid her commands on Bartrow. The Helpers|Francis Lynde Before them, Clarens' disinterest had gradually become absorbed attention. Take the Reason Prisoner|John Joseph McGuire
British Dictionary definitions for disinterest/ (dɪsˈɪntrɪst, -tərɪst) /
nounfreedom from bias or involvement lack of interest; indifference verb(tr) to free from concern for personal interests Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to disinterestlethargy, inattention, indifference, neutrality, listlessness, unconcern, impassivity, disregard, unresponsiveness, lassitude, phlegm, rightfulness, rightness, justice, dispassionateness, impartiality, dispassion, objectiveness, detachment, equity |