disinterest

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verb

dis·​in·​ter·​est (ˌ)dis-ˈin-trəst How to pronounce disinterest (audio) -ˈin-tə-ˌrest How to pronounce disinterest (audio)
-tə-rəst,
-tərst;
-ˈin-ˌtrest
disinterested; disinteresting; disinterests

transitive verb

: to cause to regard something with no interest or concern

disinterest

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noun

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: lack of interest : indifference

Examples of disinterest in a Sentence

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
Recent Examples on the Web
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 See all Example Sentences for disinterest 

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Word History

First Known Use

Verb

1612, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1658, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of disinterest was in 1612

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“Disinterest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disinterest. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.

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