disinterest

noun
UK: /dɪsˈɪntrəst/
US: /dɪsˈɪntrəst/

  1. Lack of interest in something; a state of not being interested.

    1. His disinterest in the game was obvious to everyone there.
    2. Her disinterest in the project led to its eventual abandonment by the team.

  2. Impartiality or neutrality; freedom from bias or self-interest.

    1. The judge showed complete disinterest in the outcome of the trial.
    2. The mediator's disinterest ensured a fair and unbiased discussion between the parties.

Synonyms

apathy indifference detachment neutrality
disinterest transitive-verb

  1. To cause someone to lose interest.

    1. The long lecture began to disinterest many of the students.
    2. The repetitive tasks eventually disinterest even the most dedicated employees.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "disinterest" in English means: Lack of interest in something; a state of not being interested., Impartiality or neutrality; freedom from bias or self-interest..

The phonetic transcription of "disinterest" is /dɪsˈɪntrəst/ in British English and /dɪsˈɪntrəst/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "disinterest": apathy, indifference, detachment, neutrality.

Example usage of "disinterest": "His disinterest in the game was obvious to everyone there.". More examples on the page.