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

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

Instead, public disinterest might stem from where frogs tend to live. —Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 9 Sep. 2025

Most recently, the Michigan Senate passed legislation in January to expand FOIA to the governor's office and Legislature, but House Speaker Matt Hall, R-Richland Township, has expressed disinterest in advancing those bills. —Clara Hendrickson, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025

This is quite far from being a sign of boredom or disinterest. —Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025

Her two other children quickly followed his lead and voiced their own disinterest. —Ashley Vega, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

1612, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1658, in the meaning defined at sense 1