disinterest

²disinterest

noun

Definition of DISINTEREST

1

: disinterestedness

2

: lack of interest : indifference

Examples of DISINTEREST

1. His proposal was met with complete disinterest.
2. <since the coach has a son on the team, his disinterest in the selection of a team captain cannot be assumed>

First Known Use of DISINTEREST

1658

Related to DISINTEREST

Synonyms: detachment, disinterestedness, equity, evenhandedness, fair-mindedness, fairness, impartiality, justice, neutralism, neutrality, nonpartisanship, objectiveness, objectivity

Antonyms: bias, favor, favoritism, nonobjectivity, one-sidedness, partiality, partisanship, prejudice

Related Words: apathy, indifference, unconcern; broad-mindedness, open-mindedness, tolerance; fence-sitting, straddling

Near Antonyms: chauvinism, nepotism; subjectiveness, subjectivity; bent, inclination, leaning, penchant, predilection, predisposition, proclivity, propensity, tendency; preconception, prejudgment

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