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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
Six England players, including the beloved Paul Gascoigne, came into the studio to lend their vocal talents to the track and much Champagne was quaffed, in quantities that were directly proportional to how disinterested the athletes were to be there.
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Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
12 June 2026
Saret was avowedly disinterested in the market mechanics of the art world, preferring largely to avoid fairs and biennials.
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News Desk,
Artforum,
3 June 2026
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
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Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
12 June 2026
Saret was avowedly disinterested in the market mechanics of the art world, preferring largely to avoid fairs and biennials.
—
News Desk,
Artforum,
3 June 2026
But neutral is not the same as 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
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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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But history shows that technology alone does not deliver equitable outcomes.
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As climate change increasingly shapes our daily lives, LGBTQ+ communities deserve a seat at the table, not only because we are affected by these challenges, but because our perspectives can help build more equitable and resilient solutions.
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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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Before Getting Started Not all white garments or linens are created equal.
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The honor has been bestowed upon actors, comedians, directors, producers, costume designers, writers, animators, musicians, executives, journalists, and various other individuals whose work in television has no equal.
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“Disinterested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disinterested. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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