Definition of disinterest
: to cause to regard something with no interest or concern
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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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The two groups shared similar fears: a society in decline, a people disinterested in old values, politics run amok, and each other.
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Also, there was a bad loss at Dallas in which Portland simply looked inexplicably disinterested.
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Using a fixed camera and a mix of medium shots and head-and-shoulder close-ups, Mr. Depardon maintains a distance from everyone in the interview rooms, a vantage that could be characterized as respectful or maybe disinterested.
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First Known Use of disinterest
1612
Definition of disinterest
2
: 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
Recent Examples of disinterest from the Web
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The House's Republican leadership has signaled its disinterest in putting the resolution to a vote.
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Unfortunately, the actions of the current administration have revealed a stark disinterest in tackling re-segregation.
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And while this can lead to a number of cumbersome and chilly frustrations — chattering teeth, numb fingers, and a general disinterest in going outside — there are some cool sides of the frosty winter.
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That combined with my disinterest in fame, instead of authenticity and service, has me a little quieter this year.
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Trump's lack of ties to the GOP campaign establishment and his seeming disinterest in anyone's politics other than his own create an opening for Pence.
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Los Angeles has stated its disinterest in a full blow-it-up rebuild, but will have an important opportunity to replenish its talent base.
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The two sisters exude a tangible disinterest in their old community, having moved on to other cities for education and careers.
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Moscow has watched as the peaceful revolt to its south unfolded, first with professed disinterest, then caution and now perhaps with careful engagement.
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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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