disinterest — lack of interest or concern; impartiality
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: lack of interest or concern; impartiality
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪsˈɪntrəst/
Example Sentences
- The cat showed complete disinterest when I offered it expensive organic cat food.
- Her disinterest in the conversation was so obvious that everyone noticed.
- The judge's disinterest in the case ensured a fair trial.
disinterest
NOUN[/dɪsˈɪntrəst/]
lack of interest or concern; impartiality
lack of interest or concern; impartiality
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Formed in the 17th century from the prefix dis- (opposite) combined with interest (concern, attention). Originally denoted a state of impartiality or freedom from personal financial stake, but has evolved in modern usage to also mean lack of concern or indifference.
Breakdown
dis- (opposite, removal) + interest (concern, attention). The prefix dis- negates or reverses the meaning of interest, creating the sense of being unbiased or uninvolved.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The cat showed complete disinterest when I offered it expensive organic cat food.”
“Her disinterest in the conversation was so obvious that everyone noticed.”
“The judge's disinterest in the case ensured a fair trial.”
“My dad's disinterest in social media is legendary - he thinks Instagram is a weight measurement app.”
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