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   disinterest

   /dɪsˈɪntrɪst/

   noun

   • 1. the state of not being influenced by personal involvement in something; impartiality: "I do not claim any scholarly disinterest with this book" Similar impartialityneutralityobjectivitydetachmentdisinterestednesslack of biaslack of prejudiceopen-mindednessfairnessfair-mindednessequitabilityequitybalanceeven-handednessunselfishnessselflessnessOpposite bias
   • 2. lack of interest in something: "he chided Dennis for his disinterest in anything that is not his own idea" Similar indifferencelack of interestlack of curiositylack of concernlack of carelack of enthusiasmdispassionatenessdispassionimpassivityboredomapathynonchalanceOpposite interest

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   DISINTEREST definition: 1. lack of interest: 2. the fact of having no involvement in or receiving no special advantage or…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of DISINTEREST is to cause to regard something with no interest or concern. How to use disinterest in a sentence.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDISINTEREST | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   the fact of having no involvement in or receiving no special advantage or good from a situation or event: Their close and financially rewarding relationship was sufficient to call into question the independence and disinterest of the directors. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

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   Disinterest definition: lack of interest; indifference. . See examples of DISINTEREST used in a sentence.

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   disinterest in British English. (dɪsˈɪntrɪst , -tərɪst ) noun. 1. freedom from bias or involvement. 2. lack of interest; indifference. verb. 3. (transitive)

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   Define disinterest. disinterest synonyms, disinterest pronunciation, disinterest translation, English dictionary definition of disinterest. n. 1. Freedom from selfish bias or self-interest; impartiality. 2. Lack of interest; indifference. tr.v. To divest of interest. American Heritage®...

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   Definition of disinterest noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.