dis·in·ter·est
(ˌ)dis-ˈin-trəst 
-ˈin-tə-ˌrest
-ˈin-tə-ˌrest
-tə-rəst,
-tərst;
-ˈin-ˌtrest
disinterested; disinteresting; disinterests
: to cause to regard something with no interest or concern
2
: lack of interest : indifference
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Noun
His proposal was met with complete disinterest.
since the coach has a son on the team, his disinterest in the selection of a team captain cannot be assumed
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Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 17 Jan. 2025
However, Remy sits stoically, displaying a deadpan expression of sheer disinterest in the other .
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Some cite Chicago’s league-worst record and St. Louis’ middling play for the disinterest, but Wachtel said the teams still drew the highest average ticket price in the history of the contest and performed well in merchandise and concessions.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 8 Jan. 2025
The economy and job market also proved to be a subject of disinterest, with 45 percent of participants limiting media consumption pertaining to the issue.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 26 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Commissioner Andrew Ferguson, Trump’s pick to head the FTC when his administration takes charge, expressed disinterest in pursuing the matter in a statement released Thursday.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 17 Jan. 2025
However, Remy sits stoically, displaying a deadpan expression of sheer disinterest in the other .
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Some cite Chicago’s league-worst record and St. Louis’ middling play for the disinterest, but Wachtel said the teams still drew the highest average ticket price in the history of the contest and performed well in merchandise and concessions.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 8 Jan. 2025
The economy and job market also proved to be a subject of disinterest, with 45 percent of participants limiting media consumption pertaining to the issue.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Disinterest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disinterest. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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