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as in nonchalant
having or showing a lack of interest or concern
the city's philistines, naturally disinterested in art, voted to cut the museum's budget
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as in impartial
marked by justice, honesty, and freedom from bias
a judge who is widely respected for his disinterested decisions
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Recent Examples of disinterested
But neutral is not the same as disinterested.
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Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
The Blue Jackets had just gone through the motions in a 2-1 loss to the Washington Capitals, committing 23 giveaways and totaling just three hits, a lifeless, disinterested — and sadly, fitting — end to the season.
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Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
15 Apr. 2026
The standoff springs from a dysfunctional relationship between Republican legislative leaders and a disinterested governor.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
Chicago extended its lead to 66-37 by halftime and 100-63 by the end of the third against a Wizards team that appeared disinterested on defense.
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CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for disinterested
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
The Blue Jackets had just gone through the motions in a 2-1 loss to the Washington Capitals, committing 23 giveaways and totaling just three hits, a lifeless, disinterested — and sadly, fitting — end to the season.
—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
15 Apr. 2026
The standoff springs from a dysfunctional relationship between Republican legislative leaders and a disinterested governor.
—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
Chicago extended its lead to 66-37 by halftime and 100-63 by the end of the third against a Wizards team that appeared disinterested on defense.
—
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for disinterested
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disinterested
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Chisholm is normally pretty nonchalant, and manager Aaron Boone is rather stoic and defends his players sometimes to a fault.
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Making a comeback on the Milan men’s calendar after a decade’s absence and under new ownership, Caruso made a big impression with its breezy and slyly nonchalant tailoring done up in an arresting array of unusual colors.
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Our reviews are impartial and our opinions are our own.
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That raised questions about the task of sitting an impartial jury.
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Families, longtime soccer fans and casual viewers mixed on the concourse, creating a festival atmosphere with chants, flags and interactive soccer activities on the field.
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That wistful undertow stems from Zimmerman’s casual acceptance of his advancing age.
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Some areas of the city have experienced historical underinvestment and a lack of equitable economic opportunities.
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At the American Cancer Society, that means showing how science, advocacy and community translate into lives saved today and how donor support delivers equitable, real-world impact tomorrow.
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Still, these scenarios are comparable to what Meta’s existing glasses can handle and likely won’t convince people who are skeptical of or uninterested in smart glasses.
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That is exactly the kind of mess White appears uninterested in creating inside the UFC.
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But the Three Lions are only equal atop the table with Ghana, which got a goal deep in stoppage time from Caleb Yirenkyi to beat Panama.
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More impressively, summer ticket sales are nearly equal to the 2019 summer at the same point, not accounting for inflation.
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“Disinterested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disinterested. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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