disinterest

[US]/dɪsˈɪntrəst/
[UK]/dɪsˈɪntrəst/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. lack of interest; impartiality; objectivity.

Phrases & Collocations

showing disinterest

feigned disinterest

openly disinterested

feeling of disinterest

casual disinterest

complete disinterest

Example Sentences

It is to the disinterest of the public.

an interested party in the estate.See Usage Note at disinterested

I do not claim any scholarly disinterest with this book.

a bored disinterested manner

a banker is under an obligation to give disinterested advice.

he chided Dennis for his disinterest in anything that is not his own idea.

He claimed to be disinterested, but I knew he had an ax to grind.

His action was not disinterested because he hoped to make money out of the affair.

her father was so disinterested in her progress that he only visited the school once.

His unwillingness to give five minutes of his time proves that he is disinterested in finding a solution to the problem,

Popular Words

Explore frequently searched vocabulary

Download App to Unlock Full Content

Want to learn vocabulary more efficiently? Download the DictoGo app and enjoy more vocabulary memorization and review features!

Download DictoGo Now