disinterest
lack of interest; indifference.
the absence of bias or self-interest; impartiality.
to divest of interest or concern.
Origin of disinterest
1Words that may be confused with disinterest
- disinterest , uninterest
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How to use disinterest in a sentence
It’s taken decades to bring The Sandman to screensThe Sandman is a tough story to adapt, given its ambition, the width of its scope, and its general disinterest in tight, focused serialization.
Everything You Need to Know About ‘The Sandman,’ a Series Decades in the Making | Asher Elbein | August 5, 2022 | The Daily BeastGovernments should take more conservative approached to lifting mask requirements to avoid “bouncing back and forth” on regulations, which can instill distrust or disinterest among members of the public, she added.
Montgomery County reinstates its mask mandate, bringing frustration and relief | Rebecca Tan | November 19, 2021 | Washington PostLegacy tech companies have learned—painfully—that disinterest in Washington doesn’t mean Washington will ignore an industry it sees growing, thriving and threatening to long-standing systems.
The primary reason for her disinterest is a threshold Facebook set for whether a particular ad is included in its ad targeting data set, excluding ads with fewer than 100 impressions.
As we fight a global pandemic that continues to ravage our country due to incompetence and disinterest in the suffering of fellow Americans, 2021 does not provide any clear answers or even a road map.
Girma sent a letter to TED, urging it to caption all the videos, but she says the response indicated disinterest.
TEDx Talks Have a Disability Problem—but This Incredible Young Woman Is Working to Change That | Nina Strochlic | November 5, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTWhen Louie hurts his back, he expects the doctor—played with maximum disinterest by a pitch-perfect Charles Grodin—to fix him.
Why Is Louis C.K. So Funny? He Uses Humor as a Moral Compass. | Andrew Romano | May 2, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST“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.
Gulnara Karimova’s Tweets Hint at Uzbek Power Struggle | Anonymous | November 22, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTYes, 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 | THE DAILY BEASTShe thought of Ruth Holland, gave up the worn pretense of disinterest and let herself go in thinking of her.
Fidelity | Susan GlaspellThen suddenly realizing that he was showing disinterest the Gischalan drew himself up and smiled.
The City of Delight | Elizabeth MillerHe thinks that he is able to maintain an appearance of utter disinterest in us and throw us off our guard.
Campfire Girls at Twin Lakes | Stella M. FrancisIn all his dealings with this country, he showed his generosity and disinterest.
Revolutionary Reader | Sophie Lee FosterThe woman turned her head and glanced, in complete disinterest, at the two furiously-battling creatures.
The Galaxy Primes | Edward Elmer Smith
British Dictionary definitions for disinterest
/ (dɪsˈɪntrɪst, -tərɪst) /
freedom from bias or involvement
lack of interest; indifference
(tr) to free from concern for personal interests
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