dis·in·ter·est
(ˌ)dis-ˈin-trəst 
-ˈin-tə-ˌrest
-ˈin-tə-ˌrest
-tə-rəst,
-tərst;
-ˈin-ˌtrest
disinterested; disinteresting; disinterests
: to cause to regard something with no interest or concern
2
: lack of interest : indifference
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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
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Noun
His disregard for political correctness and disinterest in the nitty-gritty of policy resonated with voters who felt a cultural connection with him.
—Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 12 Nov. 2024
This hesitation ends up sending the wrong message: disinterest.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Pitt has previously spoken out about his disinterest in using social media.
—Ashley Hume, Fox News, 25 Sep. 2024
Nonresponse bias accounts for certain groups who show disinterest in taking polls.
—Stephen Pastis, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Disinterest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disinterest. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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