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disinterest
[ dis-in-ter-ist, -trist ]
verb (used with object)
- to divest of interest or concern.
disinterest
/ dɪsˈɪntrɪst; -tərɪst /
noun
- freedom from bias or involvement
- lack of interest; indifference
verb
- tr to free from concern for personal interests
Word History and Origins
Origin of disinterest1
Example Sentences
So when those days roll around, it goes without saying: you don’t want a “mid” ham, the kind your guests push around on their plates with polite disinterest.
Maybe it’s our growing disinterest with consumption; two-thirds of American shoppers say they intend to spend less this year.
For instance, French women eat small portions and drink red wine — never mind the leisurely, three-hour meals and a cultural disinterest in snacking.
According to the study, a 5-year-old indoor cat belonging to one of the dairy workers was brought to a local veterinary clinic after showing decreased appetite, disinterest in grooming, disorientation and tiredness.
Geller previously had voiced disinterest in a reboot, but the meeting seemed to change her mind.
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