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as in nonchalant
having or showing a lack of interest or concern
the city's philistines, naturally disinterested in art, voted to cut the museum's budget
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as in impartial
marked by justice, honesty, and freedom from bias
a judge who is widely respected for his disinterested decisions
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Recent Examples of disinterested
Kennedy appeared disinterested and at times confused when senators asked him about Medicare and Medicaid, which account for the majority of HHS’s budget.
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Kristen V. Brown, The Atlantic, 31 Jan. 2025
Minnesota led by 17 points at the half, but looked entirely disinterested for much of the night.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 28 Jan. 2025
From the interviewer’s perspective, a candidate with no questions can come across as disinterested, unprepared, or—worse—unimaginative.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
In 2019, the Ukrainian parliament enshrined Ukraine’s geopolitical preference for the EU and NATO in the constitution, but a significant minority of Ukrainian citizens, mostly in the east and south, remained disinterested in further integration with the West.
—Anton Grushetskyi, Foreign Affairs, 30 Dec. 2024
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Kristen V. Brown, The Atlantic, 31 Jan. 2025
Minnesota led by 17 points at the half, but looked entirely disinterested for much of the night.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 28 Jan. 2025
From the interviewer’s perspective, a candidate with no questions can come across as disinterested, unprepared, or—worse—unimaginative.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
In 2019, the Ukrainian parliament enshrined Ukraine’s geopolitical preference for the EU and NATO in the constitution, but a significant minority of Ukrainian citizens, mostly in the east and south, remained disinterested in further integration with the West.
—Anton Grushetskyi, Foreign Affairs, 30 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disinterested
Adjective
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Ray fluctuates more, is nonchalant about a few things, which drives me nuts.—
Bobby Narang,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2025
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At the meeting, Hanes seemed oddly nonchalant, exuding the air of an overconfident salesman.—
David Yaffe-Bellany,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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What happened to being committed to the impartial pursuit of justice, without regard to political affiliation or motivation and without fear or favor?—
Peter Arbeeny,
New York Daily News,
1 Mar. 2025
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The plaintiffs argue that this directive undermines the FEC's bipartisan structure, established to ensure impartial enforcement of federal campaign finance laws.—
Amanda Castro,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Lola Rose showcases an eclectic mix of vintage and custom furnishings, including cozy booths, plush sofas and mid-century modern chairs, ideal for happy hour, social gatherings or casual dinners.—
Taryn White,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Even far more casual runners, cyclists, and gym-goers—anyone who’s active—can underfuel too, McConville says.—
Cindy Kuzma,
SELF,
3 Mar. 2025
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The mission of the foundation is to open doors, break barriers and build a more equitable, inclusive industry for creatives of color, all in pursuit of this limitless future that Virgil believed so deeply in.—
Lisa Lockwood,
WWD,
26 Feb. 2025
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Provide a solid mix of informal and formal mentorship programs for a work culture that empowers employees and creates a more equitable and fulfilling workplace for all.—
Tara Fitzpatrick-Navarro,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Denmark is uninterested in selling Greenland, and the territory’s largely indigenous population is wary of outside powers—a legacy of the island’s brutal history under Danish rule.—
Michael Albertus,
Foreign Affairs,
4 Mar. 2025
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But confronting bird flu—or any other pandemic threat—in this administration would require coordinating among a group of people uninterested in using most tools that can limit the spread of infectious disease.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Sponsor reserves the right to substitute prizes of equal or greater value.—
Emily Cegielski,
Flow Space,
6 Mar. 2025
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Our foundational document, held and displayed in the National Archives building on the National Mall, insists that all men are created equal and rails against the tyranny of despots and kings.—
Elaine Weiss,
The Atlantic,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Disinterested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disinterested. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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