uninterest

American  

[uhn-in-ter-ist, -trist] / ʌnˈɪn tər ɪst, -trɪst /

noun

1. lack of interest; indifference.

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Etymology

Origin of uninterest

First recorded in 1890–95; un- ¹ ( def. ) + interest ( def. )

Example Sentences

But faced with a glaring lack of common ground - as well, according to France, as the studied uninterest of several German ministers - it was agreed to call the session off.

From BBC • Oct. 25, 2022

Even many high-school bands have shown uninterest: An Arizona company that organizes trips for bands says inquiries are down by at least 50 percent compared with 2009.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 23, 2016

But he almost didn’t get the part because in a meeting with the director, his low-key manner was mistaken for uninterest.

From New York Times • Aug. 12, 2016

Danny Boyle was going to have to come at me with a wrecking ball to break down the barriers of uninterest that I had erected.

From The Guardian • Jul. 28, 2012

“We are ready to play,” the rabbi said in Yiddish, shaking Mr. Galanter’s hand with obvious uninterest.

From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok