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disinterest

[ dis-in-ter-ist, -trist ]

/ dɪsˈɪn tər ɪst, -trɪst /

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noun

absence of interest; indifference.

verb (used with object)

to divest of interest or concern.

Origin of disinterest

First recorded in 1605–15; dis-¹ + interest

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH disinterest

disinterest uninterest

Words nearby disinterest

disinsertion, disintegrate, disintegration, disintegration constant, disinter, disinterest, disinterested, disintermediation, disintoxication, disinvent, disinvest

Example sentences from the Web for disinterest

Gulnara felt compelled to reaffirm her disinterest in political ambitions, via tweet, several weeks ago.

Gulnara Karimova’s Tweets Hint at Uzbek Power Struggle |Anonymous |November 22, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
Yes, both were problems of mismanagement, incompetence, neglect, and disinterest.

No, the Rollout of HealthCare.gov Is Nothing Like Hurricane Katrina |Jamelle Bouie |November 15, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
For years the country's political contours had been warped by disinterest in the Palestinian question.

Obama's Turkish Coup In Israel |Sam Shube |March 25, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
Her disinterest in the business concerns of magazines was extreme and ultimately self-destructive during her tenure at Vogue.

Understanding Diana Vreeland, ‘Empress of Fashion’ |Robin Givhan |November 28, 2012 |DAILY BEAST

In the U.S., however, the twin reactions to his advice have been: disinterest and cynicism.

What the Secret Documents Reveal |Dr. Cheryl Benard |November 4, 2010 |DAILY BEAST
He did not wait to see more, but passed on with all evidences of disinterest in this lowly abode.

Merton of the Movies |Harry Leon Wilson
She made the word twice its length, and filled it with disinterest.

The Black Moth |Georgette Heyer
In all his dealings with this country, he showed his generosity and disinterest.

Revolutionary Reader |Sophie Lee Foster
At the mention of Jeffard's name, Constance borrowed the mask of disinterest, and laid her commands on Bartrow.

The Helpers |Francis Lynde
Before them, Clarens' disinterest had gradually become absorbed attention.

Take the Reason Prisoner |John Joseph McGuire

British Dictionary definitions for disinterest

disinterest

/ (dɪsˈɪntrɪst, -tərɪst) /

noun

freedom from bias or involvement

lack of interest; indifference

verb

(tr) to free from concern for personal interests