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Antonyms for disinterest
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : dis-in-ter-ist, -trist |
| Phonetic Transcription : dɪsˈɪn tər ɪst, -trɪst |
Definition of disinterest
- noun apathy
- noun fairness
- “Oh,” she said, with all the tonelessness of disinterest, and went on with her stitching.
- Extract from : « The Mutiny of the Elsinore » by Jack London
- In all his dealings with this country, he showed his generosity and disinterest.
- Extract from : « Revolutionary Reader » by Sophie Lee Foster
- She made the word twice its length, and filled it with disinterest.
- Extract from : « The Black Moth » by Georgette Heyer
- He did not wait to see more, but passed on with all evidences of disinterest in this lowly abode.
- Extract from : « Merton of the Movies » by Harry Leon Wilson
- At the mention of Jeffard's name, Constance borrowed the mask of disinterest, and laid her commands on Bartrow.
- Extract from : « The Helpers » by Francis Lynde
- Before them, Clarens' disinterest had gradually become absorbed attention.
- Extract from : « Take the Reason Prisoner » by John Joseph McGuire
- She thought of Ruth Holland, gave up the worn pretense of disinterest and let herself go in thinking of her.
- Extract from : « Fidelity » by Susan Glaspell
Synonyms for disinterest
- detachment
- disinterestedness
- dispassion
- dispassionateness
- disregard
- emotionlessness
- equitableness
- equity
- fair-mindedness
- impartiality
- impartialness
- impassibility
- impassivity
- inattention
- incuriosity
- incuriousness
- indifference
- justice
- lassitude
- lethargy
- listlessness
- neutrality
- nonpartisanship
- objectiveness
- objectivity
- phlegm
- rightfulness
- rightness
- unconcern
- uninterest
- unresponsiveness
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