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
The prince’s nature as a kindly landlord is better elaborated — noblesse oblige in part, also just a sheer disinterest in paying much attention to business.
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Anthony Paletta, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2025
When compared to women’s basketball and wrestling — both of which have sold out games for multiple seasons — that level of disinterest cannot be ignored.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
His total disinterest in Chloe’s extracurriculars reminds me of that time on 30 Rock when Jenna taught Jack to accept his role in as the father figure in his younger girlfriend’s Pokemon, to free himself from the pressure to, say, watch her friends DJ at a warehouse party in Brooklyn.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2025
His total disinterest in Chloe’s extracurriculars reminds me of that time on 30 Rock when Jenna taught Jack to accept his role in as the father figure in his younger girlfriend’s Pokemon, to free himself from the pressure to, say, watch her friends DJ at a warehouse party in Brooklyn.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2025
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Anthony Paletta, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2025
When compared to women’s basketball and wrestling — both of which have sold out games for multiple seasons — that level of disinterest cannot be ignored.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
His total disinterest in Chloe’s extracurriculars reminds me of that time on 30 Rock when Jenna taught Jack to accept his role in as the father figure in his younger girlfriend’s Pokemon, to free himself from the pressure to, say, watch her friends DJ at a warehouse party in Brooklyn.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2025
His total disinterest in Chloe’s extracurriculars reminds me of that time on 30 Rock when Jenna taught Jack to accept his role in as the father figure in his younger girlfriend’s Pokemon, to free himself from the pressure to, say, watch her friends DJ at a warehouse party in Brooklyn.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disinterest
Noun
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This is part of Yamaha’s big plan to reach carbon neutrality by 2050, using a mix of electric, alternative fuels and now hydrogen technology.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Or a brand claiming carbon neutrality without disclosing whether its offsets are verified or effective.—
Zoe Bayliss Wong,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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Whereas empathy can lead to emotional entanglement that can distort decision-making, compassionate objectivity acknowledges and validates emotions without being overtaken by them.—
Tim Maurer,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Over time, partisan news has flourished, and mainstream outlets have struggled to maintain broad credibility even while striving for objectivity.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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As a consequence, its countries are practiced in the art of strategic hedging and are predisposed to neutralism and nonalignment, owing to their colonial histories.—
David Shambaugh,
Foreign Affairs,
17 Dec. 2020
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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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“Disinterest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disinterest. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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