disinterest

noun

Definition of disinterestnext
as in neutrality
lack of favoritism toward one side or another since the coach has a son on the team, his disinterest in the selection of a team captain cannot be assumed

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Recent Examples of disinterest In vulnerable states wedged between NATO’s eastern flank and Russia, such as Moldova, Moscow may also see a benefit to sowing deeper chaos, encouraged by Washington’s apparent disinterest in that region. — Hanna Notte, Foreign Affairs, 27 Feb. 2025 Despite what could’ve been growing international disinterest in or outright boycotting of a film flying the U.S. flag, those audiences dropped just 55% outside of China, a surprisingly strong hold all things considered. — Mark Hughes, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025 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. — Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2025 Chastain appeared on the first season of The Traitors, her dry wit and hilarious disinterest in gameplay helping make the show a success (and landing her in fifth place). — Dave Quinn, People.com, 19 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for disinterest
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  1. neutrality
  2. objectivity
  3. neutralism
Noun
  • Still, Beck said, ongoing negotiations could lead her group to neutrality.
    — Nick Coltrain, The Denver Post, 16 Mar. 2025
  • Budget-Neutral Accumulation Explained Budget neutrality in government policy means avoiding net changes to spending or deficits.
    — Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of neutrality
Noun
  • By the 1920s, most journalists embraced the ideals of objectivity, the notion that journalists should only report facts.
    — Joseph Jones, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2025
  • The ethics experts warned that the move may set an unprecedented standard for future presidents, one that diminishes the objectivity of the executive branch.
    — Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of objectivity
Noun
  • India, an avatar of forceful neutralism early on, saw its influence diminished by regional conflict and domestic troubles.
    — Erez Manela, Foreign Affairs, 14 Dec. 2021
  • Globalizing impulses helped bring about a flourishing of neutralism.
    — Leo Robson, The New Yorker, 5 Dec. 2016
Definition of neutralism

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“Disinterest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disinterest. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

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