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 hiatus makes The Rip the kind of nostalgia-inducing star vehicle that should pique viewers’ curiosity—which is why its seeming disinterest in the leads’ personal connection is so bizarre.
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 21 Jan. 2026
While Kranzler can't predict whether alcohol will follow the same trajectory, Gen Z's disinterest in drinking is a good sign the downward trend will continue.
—Karen Martin, Arkansas Online, 18 Jan. 2026
That’s the view of South Korea’s main spy agency, which said Tuesday there was a high possibility that North Korea and the United States will hold talks next year after months of apparent disinterest from Kim.
—Stella Kim, NBC news, 4 Nov. 2025
When that goal hit obstacles amid factional disputes or disinterest in contributing to the convention’s collective budget, Chapman was unafraid to call out critics and allies alike.
—Liam Adams, Nashville Tennessean, 20 Oct. 2025
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 21 Jan. 2026
While Kranzler can't predict whether alcohol will follow the same trajectory, Gen Z's disinterest in drinking is a good sign the downward trend will continue.
—Karen Martin, Arkansas Online, 18 Jan. 2026
That’s the view of South Korea’s main spy agency, which said Tuesday there was a high possibility that North Korea and the United States will hold talks next year after months of apparent disinterest from Kim.
—Stella Kim, NBC news, 4 Nov. 2025
When that goal hit obstacles amid factional disputes or disinterest in contributing to the convention’s collective budget, Chapman was unafraid to call out critics and allies alike.
—Liam Adams, Nashville Tennessean, 20 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disinterest
Noun
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And neutrality breeds complacency.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Feb. 2026
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Whatever their personal relationship with GLP-1s, midsize creators seem confident that this space will remain relevant, thanks to its realism and its core value—body neutrality, which takes the focus off appearance and instead respects the body for its functionality.—
Petra Guglielmetti,
Glamour,
20 Feb. 2026
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Nurrenbern’s opposition stemmed from community activists, who questioned Hall’s objectivity and willingness to hold officers accountable for misconduct.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
5 Feb. 2026
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The standards emphasize objectivity, independence from political influence, and rigorous articulation of uncertainty.—
Brian O'Neill,
The Conversation,
5 Feb. 2026
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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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Globalizing impulses helped bring about a flourishing of neutralism.—
Leo Robson,
The New Yorker,
5 Dec. 2016
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Scholl was a walking catalogue who brought his journalistic objectiveness to preservation, Matuszewicz said.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Disinterest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disinterest. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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