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as in nonchalant
having or showing a lack of interest or concern
the city's philistines, naturally disinterested in art, voted to cut the museum's budget
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as in impartial
marked by justice, honesty, and freedom from bias
a judge who is widely respected for his disinterested decisions
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Recent Examples of disinterested
Perhaps there was no other way to authentically present artists who were so disinterested in genuflecting to corporate machinery.
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Amanda Petrusich, The New Yorker, 8 Feb. 2025
Their smiles appeared forced, with Harris folding her arms defensively and Biden displaying a disinterested demeanor.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
Kennedy appeared disinterested and at times confused when senators asked him about Medicare and Medicaid, which account for the majority of HHS’s budget.
—Kristen V. Brown, The Atlantic, 31 Jan. 2025
Minnesota led by 17 points at the half, but looked entirely disinterested for much of the night.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 28 Jan. 2025
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Amanda Petrusich, The New Yorker, 8 Feb. 2025
Their smiles appeared forced, with Harris folding her arms defensively and Biden displaying a disinterested demeanor.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
Kennedy appeared disinterested and at times confused when senators asked him about Medicare and Medicaid, which account for the majority of HHS’s budget.
—Kristen V. Brown, The Atlantic, 31 Jan. 2025
Minnesota led by 17 points at the half, but looked entirely disinterested for much of the night.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 28 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disinterested
Adjective
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The nonchalant nature of the talking stage can also shield individuals from rejection.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Among the many characters in the mural are: a gray cat perched in a tree; a white-and-black dog digging excitedly in the grass; a nonchalant orange cat lounging without a care; a dachshund mid-chase after a ball; and a black cat leaping into the air, back arched in dramatic flair.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Maine’s governor never believed her state would receive an impartial investigation.—
Jennifer Smith Richards,
ProPublica,
11 Mar. 2025
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There must be prompt, transparent and impartial investigations into all the killings and other violations, and those responsible must be held to account, in line with international law norms and standards.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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The brand’s versatility extends beyond extreme conditions, offering skiers many of its jackets for casual skiing, hiking, or everyday urban wear.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Transaction gaming dropped 6%, while casual and free-to-play gaming grew 16%.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The department is designed to ensure equitable access to quality education nationwide and enforces protections for students with disabilities, Its dismantling could be more costly for Trump-voting states than blue states, Axios' April Rubin has reported.—
Axios,
Axios,
22 Mar. 2025
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McCourt proposes a more equitable arrangement, allowing creators to carry their followers seamlessly from platform to platform instead.—
Esat Dedezade,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Most students arrive uninterested and even annoyed at having to take a class outside their major.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
25 Mar. 2025
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Of course, some people may be uninterested in engagement and want only to promote a single viewpoint.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Reciprocal tariffs are meant to place U.S. tariffs equal to those experienced by U.S. goods imported into that region.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Economic theory can reveal a lot about political behavior, including how a president enjoys enough support to wield a policy that, all things equal, costs Americans quite a bit of money.—
Bruce Yandle,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Disinterested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disinterested. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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