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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
Example sentences :
  • “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

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