disinterest

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verb

dis·​in·​ter·​est (ˌ)dis-ˈin-trəst  -ˈin-tə-ˌrest 

-tə-rəst, 

-tərst;

-ˈin-ˌtrest

disinterested; disinteresting; disinterests

transitive verb

: to cause to regard something with no interest or concern

disinterest

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noun

1

: disinterestedness

2

: lack of interest : indifference

Synonyms of disinterest

Noun

• neutrality
• objectivity
• neutralism
• objectiveness

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

Noun

The couple got engaged in 2009, but in August 2010 Stanger announced their breakup on X, citing his disinterest in having children as the reason. —Emy Lacroix, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026

In the years since, America has second-guessed its recurring disinterest in this largest of islands, time and again. —Barry Scott Zellen, Hartford Courant, 22 Jan. 2026

The hiatus makes The Rip the kind of nostalgia-inducing star vehicle that should pique viewers’ curiosity—which is why its seeming disinterest in the leads’ personal connection is so bizarre. —David Sims, The Atlantic, 21 Jan. 2026

While Kranzler can't predict whether alcohol will follow the same trajectory, Gen Z's disinterest in drinking is a good sign the downward trend will continue. —Karen Martin, Arkansas Online, 18 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

1612, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1658, in the meaning defined at sense 1