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
Synonyms
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
Recent Examples on the Web
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
Like the lack of support given to Black and brown communities early in the pandemic, which eventually contributes to disinterest in or distrust of the vaccines.
—Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Mar. 2022
He has been widely described as a maverick researcher disinterested in personal recognition who simply wanted to give babies to those who couldn’t make them on their own.
—Osagie K. Obasogie, Scientific American, 4 Oct. 2013
In that October 2015 Benghazi hearing, Congressman Pompeo depicted Clinton as an aloof partisan, disinterested in the welfare of State Department employees.
—Garrett M. Graff, Wired, 21 May 2020
Jeff Okudah is either disinterested or didn’t want much to do with Bryant.
—Ellis L. Williams, cleveland, 6 May 2020
Friendship with them—disinterested or otherwise—seemed impossible.
—B. Pietras, Longreads, 27 Apr. 2020
Once the aliens arrive like a summer storm in bolts of lightning, the tension never lets up as divorced and disinterested dad Tom Cruise rises to the occasion to keep his kids alive.
—Jim Kiest, ExpressNews.com, 12 May 2020
Lia Beck, Peoplemag, 19 May 2024
But, as the poorest country in the European Union and also one of its most corrupt, Bulgaria has developed an unusually acute case of democratic dysfunction and disinterest.
—Andrew Higgins, New York Times, 8 May 2024
As a result, Republican voters routinely express disinterest in buying electric vehicles in recent surveys.
—Umar Shakir, The Verge, 6 May 2024
Their interest in ‘Barbie’ and their disinterest in Ken was an inspiration.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 3 May 2024
But, upon closer inspection, what seems like widespread disinterest in electric vehicles may reflect, largely, less interest in Tesla.
—Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN, 7 Apr. 2024
Prior to the film’s release, Gosling had candidly explained how his daughters’ disinterest in the Ken doll originally sparked his interest in the role.
—Lexy Perez, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Apr. 2024
One who combines a commitment to craft, a disinterest in fame, a banked sense of danger and a natural charisma?
—Ty Burr, Washington Post, 3 Apr. 2024
Anything too involved can lead to disinterest or frustration.
—Christin Perry, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024
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
Like the lack of support given to Black and brown communities early in the pandemic, which eventually contributes to disinterest in or distrust of the vaccines.
—Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Mar. 2022
He has been widely described as a maverick researcher disinterested in personal recognition who simply wanted to give babies to those who couldn’t make them on their own.
—Osagie K. Obasogie, Scientific American, 4 Oct. 2013
In that October 2015 Benghazi hearing, Congressman Pompeo depicted Clinton as an aloof partisan, disinterested in the welfare of State Department employees.
—Garrett M. Graff, Wired, 21 May 2020
Jeff Okudah is either disinterested or didn’t want much to do with Bryant.
—Ellis L. Williams, cleveland, 6 May 2020
Friendship with them—disinterested or otherwise—seemed impossible.
—B. Pietras, Longreads, 27 Apr. 2020
Once the aliens arrive like a summer storm in bolts of lightning, the tension never lets up as divorced and disinterested dad Tom Cruise rises to the occasion to keep his kids alive.
—Jim Kiest, ExpressNews.com, 12 May 2020
Noun
Despite her disinterest in the era-appropriate way to meet a husband, Eloise did develop an interest in a working-class man named Theo (Calam Lynch) in season 2.
—Lia Beck, Peoplemag, 19 May 2024
But, as the poorest country in the European Union and also one of its most corrupt, Bulgaria has developed an unusually acute case of democratic dysfunction and disinterest.
—Andrew Higgins, New York Times, 8 May 2024
As a result, Republican voters routinely express disinterest in buying electric vehicles in recent surveys.
—Umar Shakir, The Verge, 6 May 2024
Their interest in ‘Barbie’ and their disinterest in Ken was an inspiration.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 3 May 2024
But, upon closer inspection, what seems like widespread disinterest in electric vehicles may reflect, largely, less interest in Tesla.
—Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN, 7 Apr. 2024
Prior to the film’s release, Gosling had candidly explained how his daughters’ disinterest in the Ken doll originally sparked his interest in the role.
—Lexy Perez, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Apr. 2024
One who combines a commitment to craft, a disinterest in fame, a banked sense of danger and a natural charisma?
—Ty Burr, Washington Post, 3 Apr. 2024
Anything too involved can lead to disinterest or frustration.
—Christin Perry, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024
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“Disinterest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disinterest. Accessed 23 May. 2024.
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