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

John Wilbourne, an Air Force trainer, is spending his first Christmas away from his family of four, and said he had come to Afghanistan somewhat "disenchanted" by the public mood of uninterest back home.

From New York Times • Dec. 25, 2012

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