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as in nonchalant
having or showing a lack of interest or concern
the city's philistines, naturally disinterested in art, voted to cut the museum's budget
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as in impartial
marked by justice, honesty, and freedom from bias
a judge who is widely respected for his disinterested decisions
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Recent Examples of disinterested
To evaluate this offer, Aspen’s board formed a special committee of three independent and disinterested directors.
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Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 1 Mar. 2025
The 5-0 shelling of the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday moved the Rangers to 7-1-3 in January and within 2 points of a wild-card spot and further away from that 19-game run of awful, disinterested play in November and December.
—Arthur Staple, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
It’s used only once, when her aunt speaks the name into a cell phone to a disinterested third party.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
Perhaps there was no other way to authentically present artists who were so disinterested in genuflecting to corporate machinery.
—Amanda Petrusich, The New Yorker, 8 Feb. 2025
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Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 1 Mar. 2025
The 5-0 shelling of the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday moved the Rangers to 7-1-3 in January and within 2 points of a wild-card spot and further away from that 19-game run of awful, disinterested play in November and December.
—Arthur Staple, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
It’s used only once, when her aunt speaks the name into a cell phone to a disinterested third party.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
Perhaps there was no other way to authentically present artists who were so disinterested in genuflecting to corporate machinery.
—Amanda Petrusich, The New Yorker, 8 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disinterested
Adjective
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The nonchalant nature of the talking stage can also shield individuals from rejection.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Among the many characters in the mural are: a gray cat perched in a tree; a white-and-black dog digging excitedly in the grass; a nonchalant orange cat lounging without a care; a dachshund mid-chase after a ball; and a black cat leaping into the air, back arched in dramatic flair.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
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Check impartial sources such as the Better Business Bureau (BBB) or the Consumer FInancial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to ensure that the feedback given to your potential debt settlement company is legitimate.—
Víctor Rosario,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Both roles involve significant fiduciary obligations, including managing property prudently, avoiding conflicts of interest, making impartial decisions among beneficiaries, and adhering to the terms and intentions of the governing legal documents.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Pair it with sandals and sneakers for a casual outing, or zhuzh it up with wedges or flats for a more formal occasion.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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As dating moves from casual texts to deeper emotional investment, people begin to ask themselves important internal questions, often without realizing it.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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When equipped with innovative technology and supported by local health facilities, Village Health Workers play an indispensable role in meeting the primary care needs of their communities and advancing equitable care for children living with NCDs in Zimbabwe.—
Cynthia Tully,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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These numbers reflect deep disparities and highlight the urgent need for a more equitable, culturally responsive approach to early literacy instruction across the state.—
Ken Barela,
Hartford Courant,
3 Apr. 2025
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Most students arrive uninterested and even annoyed at having to take a class outside their major.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
25 Mar. 2025
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Of course, some people may be uninterested in engagement and want only to promote a single viewpoint.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Reciprocal tariffs are meant to place U.S. tariffs equal to those experienced by U.S. goods imported into that region.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Economic theory can reveal a lot about political behavior, including how a president enjoys enough support to wield a policy that, all things equal, costs Americans quite a bit of money.—
Bruce Yandle,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Disinterested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disinterested. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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