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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Examples of disinterest in a Sentence
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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Jazmin Towe, Parents, 23 Feb. 2024
When to seek additional help: If your child is exhibiting signs of problematic behavior — including the inability to function, a fear of going to school, disinterest in doing after-school activities, a drop in grades, a change in appetite or sleep pattern — both Drs.
—Amy Capetta, Good Housekeeping, 31 May 2022
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Verb
These changes can include loss of appetite, alterations in sleep patterns, disinterest in regular hobbies and activities, and difficulty concentrating or staying focused.
—Jazmin Towe, Parents, 23 Feb. 2024
When to seek additional help: If your child is exhibiting signs of problematic behavior — including the inability to function, a fear of going to school, disinterest in doing after-school activities, a drop in grades, a change in appetite or sleep pattern — both Drs.
—Amy Capetta, Good Housekeeping, 31 May 2022
See all Example Sentences for disinterest
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“Disinterest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disinterest. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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