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
The hope is the shorter games, as well as one young team among the final four, will make for a more competitive atmosphere as opposed to half-effort 3-point binge shooting, low-difficulty lob pass and dunk attempts and a general disinterest in playing defense.
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Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 14 Feb. 2025
That disinterest left an opportunity open for Tosca to adapt popular romance novels.
—Rebecca Keegan, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Feb. 2025
For instance, maintaining consistent eye contact generally signifies confidence and attentiveness, whereas avoiding it may indicate discomfort or disinterest.
—Michael Shribman, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
The pay and benefits of public employment attract some and disinterest others.
—Chris Brewster, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
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Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 14 Feb. 2025
That disinterest left an opportunity open for Tosca to adapt popular romance novels.
—Rebecca Keegan, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Feb. 2025
For instance, maintaining consistent eye contact generally signifies confidence and attentiveness, whereas avoiding it may indicate discomfort or disinterest.
—Michael Shribman, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
The pay and benefits of public employment attract some and disinterest others.
—Chris Brewster, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disinterest
Noun
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And in any peace talks, a mediator tries to create the impression of neutrality.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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In the book, Long Soldier adopted and then upended the affected neutrality official statements like treaties, executive orders, and resolutions.—
Melissa Ragain,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The news of a major editorial shift comes amid growing concerns about media objectivity and the influence that billionaires and Trump may have on the information industry.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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All Senate Democrats and GOP Sens. Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski voted against Patel citing his lack of political objectivity.—
Katherine Faulders,
ABC News,
22 Feb. 2025
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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
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Globalizing impulses helped bring about a flourishing of neutralism.—
Leo Robson,
The New Yorker,
5 Dec. 2016
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“Disinterest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disinterest. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.
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