as in neutrality
lack of favoritism toward one side or another
since the coach has a son on the team, his disinterest in the selection of a team captain cannot be assumed
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Recent Examples of disinterest
The leader unintentionally conveyed disinterest, frustration, and even resentment by avoiding the conversation.
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Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
How others interpret your actions Also, by focusing so much attention on their own individual interests, people may inadvertently signal disinterest to others in their social environments.
—Linda R. Tropp, The Conversation, 21 May 2025
Both Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have conveyed disinterest in what happens in Yemen.
—April Longley Alley, Foreign Affairs, 9 May 2025
But yet another step was introduced in between Russia betraying its disinterest in peace, and Ukraine’s allies escalating their measures against Moscow.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 12 May 2025
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Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
How others interpret your actions Also, by focusing so much attention on their own individual interests, people may inadvertently signal disinterest to others in their social environments.
—Linda R. Tropp, The Conversation, 21 May 2025
Both Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have conveyed disinterest in what happens in Yemen.
—April Longley Alley, Foreign Affairs, 9 May 2025
But yet another step was introduced in between Russia betraying its disinterest in peace, and Ukraine’s allies escalating their measures against Moscow.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disinterest
Noun
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Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen reaffirmed his country's political support for Ukraine, despite Austria's long-standing military neutrality.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 June 2025
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Endorsing or opposing board candidates is outside the vendor role and is unethical – neutrality is required.—
Kelly G. Richardson,
Oc Register,
13 June 2025
Noun
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When the same people setting the security protocols are also responsible for reporting incidents, objectivity breaks down.—
Rick Hutchinson,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s unprecedented shake-up of a key federal vaccine advisory panel ushered in appointees who have expressed skepticism about the value and safety of vaccines — raising concerns about the group’s objectivity.—
Brandy Zadrozny,
NBC news,
18 June 2025
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As a consequence, its countries are practiced in the art of strategic hedging and are predisposed to neutralism and nonalignment, owing to their colonial histories.—
David Shambaugh,
Foreign Affairs,
17 Dec. 2020
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India, an avatar of forceful neutralism early on, saw its influence diminished by regional conflict and domestic troubles.—
Erez Manela,
Foreign Affairs,
14 Dec. 2021
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“Disinterest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disinterest. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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