dis·in·ter·est
(ˌ)dis-ˈin-trəst 
-ˈin-tə-ˌrest
-ˈin-tə-ˌrest
-tə-rəst,
-tərst;
-ˈin-ˌtrest
disinterested; disinteresting; disinterests
: to cause to regard something with no interest or concern
2
: lack of interest : indifference
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Examples of disinterest in a Sentence
Noun
His proposal was met with complete disinterest.
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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Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 22 Jan. 2024
These included a loss of motivation, social and emotional withdrawal, a disinterest in hygiene and dress, and trouble sleeping.
—Victoria Costello, Scientific American, 1 Mar. 2012
And twice in as many weeks, key city committees have rebuffed their efforts, signaling a disinterest in blocking the project, which the university maintains needs no zoning variances.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 19 May 2024
Despite her disinterest in the era-appropriate way to meet a husband, Eloise did develop an interest in a working-class man named Theo (Calam Lynch) in season 2.
—Lia Beck, Peoplemag, 19 May 2024
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Noun
The early indie vanguard inherited the rock mags’ disinterest in R&B. Some of the snark for big fish was laser-guided, and some of it looked like people who needed to get out more.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 22 Jan. 2024
These included a loss of motivation, social and emotional withdrawal, a disinterest in hygiene and dress, and trouble sleeping.
—Victoria Costello, Scientific American, 1 Mar. 2012
And twice in as many weeks, key city committees have rebuffed their efforts, signaling a disinterest in blocking the project, which the university maintains needs no zoning variances.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 19 May 2024
Despite her disinterest in the era-appropriate way to meet a husband, Eloise did develop an interest in a working-class man named Theo (Calam Lynch) in season 2.
—Lia Beck, Peoplemag, 19 May 2024
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“Disinterest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disinterest. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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