as in neutrality
lack of favoritism toward one side or another
since the coach has a son on the team, his disinterest in the selection of a team captain cannot be assumed
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of disinterest
However, Meatball seems unimpressed with his bowl of dry kibble, gazing up at Park with disinterest.
—
Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
Glancing away or fidgeting—Signals discomfort or disinterest.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
However, this technique has not often been used by scientists and science communicators for fear that the audience will not take the scientific information seriously, leading some to have a disinterest or a distrust in science.
—Discover Magazine, 10 Mar. 2025
The bottom line: The voters' negative views of Trump's first weeks in office but disinterest in Harris reflect a broader crisis facing the Democratic Party: Disapproval of Trump does not automatically translate to support for Democrats.
—Erin Doherty, Axios, 14 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for disinterest
Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
Glancing away or fidgeting—Signals discomfort or disinterest.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
However, this technique has not often been used by scientists and science communicators for fear that the audience will not take the scientific information seriously, leading some to have a disinterest or a distrust in science.
—Discover Magazine, 10 Mar. 2025
The bottom line: The voters' negative views of Trump's first weeks in office but disinterest in Harris reflect a broader crisis facing the Democratic Party: Disapproval of Trump does not automatically translate to support for Democrats.
—Erin Doherty, Axios, 14 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for disinterest
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disinterest
Noun
-
The Texas Republican Party agreed to maintain neutrality in the race.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Apr. 2025
-
For professionals overseeing retirement plans or advising clients, consider including investment options that emphasize neutrality or long-term CSR practices rather than activism.—
Shane Enete,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Beneath whatever veneer of intellectual objectivity, any book as incandescently furious as this one is ultimately a long cry of pain.—
Charles Finch,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
-
Tapping marketing agencies and consultants to conduct audits can help bring a fresh perspective and objectivity to the campaigns, helping to eliminate internal biases.—
Andrea Aker,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
As a consequence, its countries are practiced in the art of strategic hedging and are predisposed to neutralism and nonalignment, owing to their colonial histories.—
David Shambaugh,
Foreign Affairs,
17 Dec. 2020
-
India, an avatar of forceful neutralism early on, saw its influence diminished by regional conflict and domestic troubles.—
Erez Manela,
Foreign Affairs,
14 Dec. 2021
Cite this Entry
“Disinterest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disinterest. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share