as in neutrality
lack of favoritism toward one side or another
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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Recent Examples of disinterest
In vulnerable states wedged between NATO’s eastern flank and Russia, such as Moldova, Moscow may also see a benefit to sowing deeper chaos, encouraged by Washington’s apparent disinterest in that region.
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Hanna Notte, Foreign Affairs, 27 Feb. 2025
Despite what could’ve been growing international disinterest in or outright boycotting of a film flying the U.S. flag, those audiences dropped just 55% outside of China, a surprisingly strong hold all things considered.
—Mark Hughes, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
According to the study, a 5-year-old indoor cat belonging to one of the dairy workers was brought to a local veterinary clinic after showing decreased appetite, disinterest in grooming, disorientation and tiredness.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2025
Chastain appeared on the first season of The Traitors, her dry wit and hilarious disinterest in gameplay helping make the show a success (and landing her in fifth place).
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 19 Feb. 2025
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Hanna Notte, Foreign Affairs, 27 Feb. 2025
Despite what could’ve been growing international disinterest in or outright boycotting of a film flying the U.S. flag, those audiences dropped just 55% outside of China, a surprisingly strong hold all things considered.
—Mark Hughes, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
According to the study, a 5-year-old indoor cat belonging to one of the dairy workers was brought to a local veterinary clinic after showing decreased appetite, disinterest in grooming, disorientation and tiredness.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2025
Chastain appeared on the first season of The Traitors, her dry wit and hilarious disinterest in gameplay helping make the show a success (and landing her in fifth place).
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disinterest
Noun
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Viewpoint neutrality — the principle that the government cannot favor one viewpoint over another — is important, not only to protect the speaker from censorship but also to safeguard the rights of the listeners.—
Bastiaan Vanacker,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
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Discussions around changing West Ada’s classroom display policy in 2022 were informed by this new law, with content neutrality seen as a way to prevent bias — or accusations of bias — in schools.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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By the 1920s, most journalists embraced the ideals of objectivity, the notion that journalists should only report facts.—
Joseph Jones,
The Conversation,
17 Mar. 2025
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The ethics experts warned that the move may set an unprecedented standard for future presidents, one that diminishes the objectivity of the executive branch.—
Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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India, an avatar of forceful neutralism early on, saw its influence diminished by regional conflict and domestic troubles.—
Erez Manela,
Foreign Affairs,
14 Dec. 2021
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Globalizing impulses helped bring about a flourishing of neutralism.—
Leo Robson,
The New Yorker,
5 Dec. 2016
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“Disinterest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disinterest. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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