Definition of disinterest
: to cause to regard something with no interest or concern
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Martial had scored three goals in three games prior to being switched to the right hand side to accommodate the Chilean, but frustratingly, Martial demonstrates his ability on the ball far too little and appears almost disinterested at times.
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Yet despite all of this the Navy has offered no explanation for the events and appears disinterested in investigating the matter further.
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Specifically, the defendants say there has been no establishment that a majority of its board isn't disinterested or independent from the decision-making over the bonuses.
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Those stats, courtesy of CNN White House super producer Allie Malloy, are reflective of a President -- and a broader White House -- that is increasingly disinterested in answering questions from reporters in any sort of structured environment.
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They aren’t disinterested by the prospect of a movie centered around uniquely female experiences.
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Parkland school shooting survivor Emma Gonzalez was seemingly disinterested in Kanye West‘s praise of her.
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But he is singularly disinterested in shouldering the burdens that come with being a global hegemon.
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Others on Twitter weren't as convinced of the reports, with some pointing out how Bella appeared to be disinterested during The Weeknd's Coachella performance.
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First Known Use of disinterest
1612
Definition of disinterest
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: lack of interest : indifference
Examples of disinterest in a Sentence
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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Puth’s disinterest in cool actually gives him an edge.
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Khloé Lashes Out at Kourtney’s Distraction Kourtney’s constant lateness and seeming disinterest in spending time with her sisters has sparked a number of recent smackdowns with Khloé.
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Toothless the bearded dragon had a look on his face at Repticon in Kissimmee on Saturday that betrayed his disinterest.
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Sidney expressed her disinterest in the Bravo reality show, on which her mother has been a cast member since season 3 in 2007, and set the record straight on the status of their relationship.
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Justin Bieber’s complete disinterest in caring for himself at all showcases a distinct subgenre of BDE style.
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Now, after a decade of disinterest, women’s boxing seeks to reclaim followers, and Claressa Shields is gaining consideration as the face of this new mission.
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Huskey’s general disinterest in the fruit doesn’t stop Timberlake from hilariously forcing him to try it.
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But an attacker could also plant a malicious computer—perhaps one shaped like a charging station or external battery—and trick people into connecting their devices and granting trust out of confusion or disinterest.
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First Known Use of disinterest
1658
disinterest Synonyms
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;
Near Antonyms
bent, inclination, leaning, penchant, predilection, predisposition, proclivity, propensity, tendency;
DISINTEREST Defined for English Language Learners
disinterest
Definition of disinterest for English Language Learners
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: lack of interest
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: the quality or state of not being influenced by personal feelings, opinions, or concerns
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