Disinterest: meaning, definitions and examples

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disinterest

[ dɪsˈɪntrɪst ]

^{Context #1}

in a conversation

lack of interest or concern

Synonyms

apathy, indifference, unconcern

Examples of usage

She showed disinterest in the topic.
His disinterest in politics was evident.

^{Context #2}

in a situation

neutrality or impartiality

Synonyms

detachment, impartiality, neutrality

Examples of usage

The judge's disinterest in the case was important for a fair trial.
Maintaining disinterest in the conflict was challenging.

^{Context #3}

in a decision-making process

lack of bias or favoritism

Synonyms

fairness, impartialness, objectivity

Examples of usage

The committee's disinterest in the matter ensured a fair decision.
The disinterest of the board members was crucial for an unbiased outcome.

Translations

Translations of the word "disinterest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desinteresse

🇮🇳 उदासीनता

🇩🇪 Desinteresse

🇮🇩 ketidakpedulian

🇺🇦 байдужість

🇵🇱 obojętność

🇯🇵 無関心 (むかんしん)

🇫🇷 désintérêt

🇪🇸 desinterés

🇹🇷 ilgisizlik

🇰🇷 무관심 (무관심)

🇸🇦 عدم اهتمام

🇨🇿 nezájem

🇸🇰 nezáujem

🇨🇳 漠不关心 (mò bù guān xīn)

🇸🇮 nezanimanje

🇮🇸 áhugaleysi

🇰🇿 қызықпаушылық

🇬🇪 ინტერესის ნაკლებობა

🇦🇿 maraqsızlıq

🇲🇽 desinterés

Word origin

The word 'disinterest' originated in the early 17th century from the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'lack of' or 'not' and 'interest' which comes from the Latin word 'interesse' meaning 'to be between, to differ'. Over time, 'disinterest' has evolved to have multiple meanings, including lack of bias and neutrality.