noninterest

noun

: a lack of interest in something (such as a topic)
He grew up with a noninterest in sports that still exists.Mark Blaudschun

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However, net income grew by 12.5% to $1.6 billion primarily due to lower noninterest expenses, as well as lower income tax expenses. Trefis Team, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024 The decline in net income was primarily due to higher noninterest expenses and lower net interest income. Quartz Bot, Quartz, 13 Dec. 2024 The bank said adjusted noninterest expenses were higher due to larger employee costs and professional fees. Sarah Min, CNBC, 22 July 2024 See All Example Sentences for noninterest

Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of noninterest was in 1896

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“Noninterest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/noninterest. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.

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