Disinterest: meaning, definitions and examples
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disinterest
[ dɪsˈɪntrɪst ]
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.
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.
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
Etymology
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.
See also: disinterested, interest, interested, interesting, interestingly, interests, uninterested, uninteresting, uninterestingly.