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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Wayne G. McDonnell, Jr., Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
This is important because tired, strained eyes can inadvertently communicate disinterest or lack of engagement.
—Devika Das, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
Hopefully the Sun’s friendship with Jupiter will help keep you from harm, in spite of your celestial sign ruler’s disinterest in the recuperative powers of Chiron.
—Jennifer Culp, Them, 4 Oct. 2024
For the United States to suggest disinterest in North Korea’s tests could leave Americans less safe and undercut the concerns of allied countries.
—Ankit Panda, Foreign Affairs, 16 May 2019
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Noun
The casual fan is not interested in payroll efficiency, analytics or nondescript ball clubs as evident in poor World Series ratings and general disinterest in recent years.
—Wayne G. McDonnell, Jr., Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
This is important because tired, strained eyes can inadvertently communicate disinterest or lack of engagement.
—Devika Das, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
Hopefully the Sun’s friendship with Jupiter will help keep you from harm, in spite of your celestial sign ruler’s disinterest in the recuperative powers of Chiron.
—Jennifer Culp, Them, 4 Oct. 2024
For the United States to suggest disinterest in North Korea’s tests could leave Americans less safe and undercut the concerns of allied countries.
—Ankit Panda, Foreign Affairs, 16 May 2019
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“Disinterest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disinterest. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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