uninterest

[ uhn-in-ter-ist, -trist ]

noun

1. lack of interest; indifference.

Word History and Origins

Origin of uninterest¹

First recorded in 1890–95; un- ¹( def ) + interest ( def )

Example Sentences

And local newsrooms across the country have been gutted by the private equity firm Alden Global Capital, which has become famous for aggressive cost-cutting and uninterest in the quality of the resulting products; by early this decade Alden was the owner of some 200 newspapers, including the Chicago Tribune, Baltimore Sun and San Diego Union-Tribune.

From Los Angeles Times

But faced with a glaring lack of common ground - as well, according to France, as the studied uninterest of several German ministers - it was agreed to call the session off.

From BBC

A recent LSU survey showed greater uninterest from Republicans than Democrats.

From Seattle Times

A recent LSU survey showed greater uninterest from Republicans than Democrats.

From Washington Times

Mr. Biden’s demonstrable uninterest in generating audacious headlines only emphasizes how much the Trump-size hole in Washington has created a sense of free time in all realms of the capital.

From New York Times