disinterest

American  

[dis-in-ter-ist, -trist] / dɪsˈɪn tər ɪst, -trɪst /

noun

1. lack of interest; indifference.

2. the absence of bias or self-interest; impartiality.

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verb (used with object)

1. to divest of interest or concern.

disinterest British  

/ dɪsˈɪntrɪst, -tərɪst /

noun

1. freedom from bias or involvement

2. lack of interest; indifference

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verb

1. (tr) to free from concern for personal interests

Etymology

Origin of disinterest

First recorded in 1605–15; dis- ¹ + interest

Example Sentences

“It’s not out of disinterest on our part,” Hall adds — a slight caveat.

From Los Angeles Times

“It was nihilistic almost in its total disinterest in communicating,” Bessner said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Friday’s softer-than-expected CPI reading, which showed the lowest reading for core inflation pressures in nearly five years, is the latest example of the market’s growing disinterest in economic data.

From Barron's

In the light of his limited game time and Emery's often brutal honesty about his disinterest in signing him, Liverpool and Villa discussed altering the agreement in recent days.

From BBC

Thompson’s Benedict, whom “Bridgerton” viewers have come to know as the artistic, pansexual second-oldest son of the Bridgerton clan, has long shown disinterest in settling down or adhering to societal norms.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• inattention
• indifference
• lethargy