Synonyms of disinterest

disinterest

noun

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• neutrality
• objectivity
• neutralism
• objectiveness
• impartiality
• indifference
• equity
• disinterestedness
• nonpartisanship
• evenhandedness
• fairness
• detachment
• tolerance
• justice
• unconcern
• apathy
• fair-mindedness
• broad-mindedness
• straddling
• open-mindedness
• fence-sitting

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• prejudice
• bias
• favoritism
• favor
• partisanship
• partiality
• chauvinism
• nepotism
• subjectivity
• one-sidedness
• tendency
• predilection
• propensity
• inclination
• penchant
• predisposition
• proclivity
• nonobjectivity
• bent
• prejudgment
• subjectiveness
• preconception
• leaning

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of disinterest

Additionally, his disinterest in touring in the United States made the tour the highest grossing and best-selling tour in history to ignore the States. — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 18 June 2026

Kristi Burton Brown, another former state party chair, questioned Marx’s apparent disinterest in policy discussions and debates. — Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 11 June 2026

One hopes that Sean has learned his lesson about settling into a couple too quickly, because later in the day, Kenzie is pulled for a chat by our resident Lothario, Gabriel — which Bea observes with studied disinterest. — Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 5 June 2026

The new release comes two weeks after the first batch of UFO Files was received with a surprising amount of disinterest on social media. — Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026