disinterest
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5.6
- noun
- /dɪsˈɪntrəst/
:
desinterés
- NGO participants were critical of structural adjustment costs and international donor disinterest.
Examples
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They appreciated the attorney's disinterest, which allowed him to provide unbiased legal advice.
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One was expected to put the common good above individual need or desire, and to emphasize selfless disinterest.
Academic text (2014) -
Despite his pretense of disinterest, Thomas's advocacy for the Catholic Church shined through.
Academic text (2018) -
Tilden, too, publicly professed disinterest and, like Hayes, retreated to the governor's mansion to await "the call of the people.
Academic text (1997) -
The committee valued his opinion for its disinterest, as he had no personal stake in the outcome.
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Her disinterest in the debate made it clear that she preferred to focus on other matters.
Synonyms
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4.6
Lack of interest or concern about something
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4.2
Not paying attention to something on purpose
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6.2
A lack of interest or care about things
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4.4
Not supporting either side in a conflict or argument
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7.3
A calm state of not feeling strong emotions and judging fairly
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6.1
A state of not feeling worried or interested about something
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8.1
The quality of not taking sides and acting fairly without personal gain
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7.9
Not supporting or favoring any political party
Not taking sides and not showing strong feelings when judging people or events
A lack of interest in things, even important ones
Antonyms
How Interested
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∞
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5.6
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6.2
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Disinterest comes from the parts dis- meaning 'not' and interest meaning 'a personal stake or care'. So, if you have no personal stake you can be fair, and disinterest means 'impartiality' or not being influenced by personal involvement.